World Medical and Health Games | 25 Jun 2024
Recently, four Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) Officers have made India proud by winning a record 32 Medals in the 43rd World Medical and Health Games held in Saint-Tropez, France.
- The World Medical and Health Games also called the Olympic Games for Health Professionals.
- It is the most prestigious global sporting event within the medical community. The legacy of the World Medical and Health Games dates back to 1978.
- Over 2500 participants from more than 50 different nations participate in this event annually.
- Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, Maj Anish George, Capt Stephen Sebastian, and Capt Dania James, made history by winning 19 Gold Medals, 09 Silver Medals and 04 Bronze Medals at the event.