Meet Miss and Mr OTA Chennai 2016

The Officers Training Academy (OTA) situated on St Thomas Mount here witnessed a glittering night on Saturday. The OTA Ball – the muchawaited event ahead of each Passing out Parade (PoP) had all the elements to make the night a memorable one

The enthusiasm among the young warriors was inspiring as they waited patiently to know the winner of the prestigious Mr and Miss OTA titles. Ankush was declared Mr. OTA while Miss OTA crown went to Dipali. Lt Gen Bobby Mathews, Commandant, OTA presented prizes to the winners. “The OTA Ball is an age old tradition and held for each PoP. The young warriors whose physical and mental limits are repeatedly stretched during the training, eagerly await this special evening which is replete with unabashed fun, music and dance and of course the prestigious Mr and Miss OTA titles,” says an official.

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The title of Mr and Miss OTA is a coveted one desired by every trainee. “It was a fascinating competition infused with ample humour and wit. In the end there could only be one winner,” he says. On September 10, President Pranab Mukherjee will review the PoP in which 279 gentlemen cadets and 37 lady cadets will receive the coveted ranks. This is third visit by an Indian President to OTA.