A heartwarming moment unfolded at Delhi Cantonment on Saturday morning during the Indian Army’s ‘Shaurya Veer – Run for India’ marathon, held to mark the 79th Shaurya Diwas. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who flagged off the event, won millions of hearts after he joined a specially-abled child on stage for push-ups, inspiring thunderous applause from the crowd.
A video of the touching moment quickly spread across social media, with many calling General Dwivedi a “true hero” and praising the boy’s courage. One user wrote, “Our Army Chief leads by example—this is what real inspiration looks like.”
The Delhi Cantonment event was the flagship edition, with races in four categories — 21 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 3 km.
Addressing participants after the run, General Dwivedi thanked the massive turnout and said the overwhelming participation had boosted the Army’s morale. “Two-thirds of the runners in Delhi were civilians. We had to stop registrations because the response was far beyond expectations,” he said.
The event showcased unity and patriotic spirit, reflecting how the Indian Army continues to inspire citizens beyond the battlefield.
Army Chief’s gesture goes viral
The young, specially-abled boy began doing push-ups on stage at the Cariappa Parade Ground as the audience cheered him on. Watching the boy’s determination, General Dwivedi stepped forward, got down beside him, and began doing push-ups too. The crowd erupted in applause and chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”A video of the touching moment quickly spread across social media, with many calling General Dwivedi a “true hero” and praising the boy’s courage. One user wrote, “Our Army Chief leads by example—this is what real inspiration looks like.”
Thousands join ‘Run for India’ nationwide
The marathon was part of nationwide celebrations for the 79th Shaurya Diwas, commemorating the Indian Army’s bravery. The Shaurya Veer Run for India was held across 21 locations, drawing over 35,000 participants, including serving soldiers, veterans, their families, and civilians.The Delhi Cantonment event was the flagship edition, with races in four categories — 21 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 3 km.
Addressing participants after the run, General Dwivedi thanked the massive turnout and said the overwhelming participation had boosted the Army’s morale. “Two-thirds of the runners in Delhi were civilians. We had to stop registrations because the response was far beyond expectations,” he said.
The event showcased unity and patriotic spirit, reflecting how the Indian Army continues to inspire citizens beyond the battlefield.
