A total of 16 international teams from various armies participated in the annual event, the military’s media wing said
Pakistan Army team, represented by Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), secured first place at International Pacesticking Competition 2026 held at Royal Military Academy (RMA) Sandhurst, United Kingdom (UK), the military’s media wing said on Friday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PMA team swept the competition and secured all major honours, including the overall team trophy, best pace sticker and best driver awards.
“The nine-member Pakistani contingent, led by Major Haider Gulzar (Adjutant, PMA), arrived in the UK on June 5, 2026,” the statement added.
ISPR said a total of 16 international teams from various armies participated in the hotly contested annual event.
“The Pakistan Army’s victory reflected the highest standards of professional training, excellence and dedication maintained by the armed forces of Pakistan,” the statement concluded.
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On May 6, Pakistan Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas was declared the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” by Australia’s Royal Military College (RMC), the military’s media wing said.
According to ISPR: “Australian RMC Duntroon has declared Pakistan Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Range) as the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” at the parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026″.
“The award is given to the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. This is a testament to the highest standards of professionalism, commitment and excellence demonstrated by the junior leadership of the Pakistan Army,” the statement said.
