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107 medals were won by #India in recently concluded Asian Games. This impressive and best ever tally had 20 medallists from the #Indian #Army. The #culture of sports at all levels is the key factor contributing to this stupendous achievement. As a cadet I realised that the NDA would make us play every team #sport possible, in a span of 3 years, and make us achieve a certain level of proficiency. Those who excelled at individual sports were given adequate opportunity to display their skills too. When I was commissioned as an officer it was expected and natural, that officers play all troop games and lead from the front. The main aim was to foster #teamspirit and improve the #leadership skills of officers. Talent was identified in the process, and selected to participate at higher levels. Chosen few did reach the national level in respective discipline based on their capabilities and #excellence. The rarest cases got to represent India. The #defence services have created suitable ecosystem and infrastructure, to identify and train the #talent to such an extent, that today they form a sizeable chunk of the national team. Needless to say the system is robust and yielding results. Please remember that apart from 20 medal winners from Army there are the ones from #Navy and #Airforce too. Also there are the ones who particpated but did not manage a medal this time. I am sure they will come back with a bang in the next major event. Proud of these achievers. #military #veteran #veterans #sports #inspiration #motivation Military Veterans of LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/dMuaR8uq

Did you know that 39,176 American fans set a new world record for the largest number of Americans traveling internationally for a single sporting event last week? This Sporty Spice isn’t counted among that number because I journeyed to my ancestral homeland ☘️ to watch the US Naval Academy vs. Notre Dame varsity RUGBY match played at Trinity College Dublin, skipping the marquee football game. 💃 TBH, I attended the sold out 25th anniversary production of Riverdance -but that’s another post! 🏉 How did watching the rugby match get me thinking about teamwork? 1)   Every match is a new opportunity for a team to assess what players should be on the field and what positions will best use players’ strengths for the collective effort. 2)   Clear, kind, and respectful coaches inspire teams. And, it matters when leadership shows up. Tip of the 🎩 to the United States Secretary of the Navy who cheered gameplay and then took photos with the midshipmen. 3)   Training and preparation matter. If a team does the work, then it shouldn’t matter where you drop them to play, they’ll be ready. 4)   🏆 High-performing teams don’t rest on their laurels. US Navy Rugby are the reigning national champions. Even though this was a pre-season match, their Captains were focused on creating momentum, gelling as a new 2023-2024 team and winning. 5)   👏 Celebrating accomplishments together shouldn’t be skipped. From taking a victory lap around the pitch soaking in the fan energy & majestic surroundings to raising a glass or two of beer, it’s always important to celebrate all the ways a team is succeeding. What fun to cheer (and cheers🍻) the team on their 78-0 victory!! 🚨 Proud Auntie bragging, my godson scored two of those tries! #teamwork #usnavy

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Question: If we have enough talent in Australia for five teams why are our super rugby teams signing so many NZ and overseas players this year and still losing local talent to Japan, MLR, France, and the UK? They are all doing it and it doesn’t make sense if the argument is we have enough talent to sustain five competitive teams. Clearly we don’t if we are resorting to signing overseas players at the levels we are seeing across all the franchises. Combined across all teams we must now be close to a full 1st XV of overseas players.

Uncover the significant evolution of Obstacle Course Racing. Delve into its history from military fundamentals to a global sporting phenomenon at worldobstacle.org/history. #FISO #WorldObstacle #ObstacleCourseRacing #SportsHistory

VOTE NOW: 10 Astros up for All-MLB Team!!! The nominees for the fifth annual All-MLB Team were announced on Wednesday, meaning it’s time for fans to help select the winners. Fans can vote once every 24 hours between now and 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 19. Winners will be announced on Dec. 16, with 50 percent of the vote coming from fans and 50 percent coming from a panel of experts. See here for more details about the All-MLB selection process, as well as a full list of nominees by position. Most 2023 All-MLB nominees by team 10: Astros 9: Braves 8: Rangers 7: Rays 6: D-backs, Dodgers, Mariners, Orioles, Padres https://lnkd.in/depkDgnh

Army Marksmanship Unit Excels at Olympic Trials Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking

Episode 129 is HERE‼️ Check out our awesome conversation with Black Belt @heatherjoclark, @ultimatefighter vet and owner of @10thplanetbocaraton #jiujitsu #bjj #grappling #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjpodcast #grapplingpodcast #jiujitsupodcast

🤫🌟 Do you have a secret talent that no one knows about? Well, here's mine: Back when I was younger and serving in the Royal Navy, I had a knack for arm wrestling! 💪😄 It was always a fun surprise for my friends and colleagues when I was put up for an arm wrestle. While I didn't win every match, I held my own and even won a few pints in various countries along the way! 🌍🍻 So spill the beans in the comments below! What's your secret talent that no one knows about? 🎭 #SecretTalent #HiddenSkills #UnexpectedExperiences

Meet our CEO and co-founder, Brian Elrod. 👋 Brian connects with customers like you every day to showcase the power of business text messaging and how it sparks connections. Here are two facts and a lie about him 👇️  ✔️ He's in the Cumberland University Sports Hall of Fame  ✔️ He loves skiing black diamond runs  ✔️ He originally had plans to be a naval aviator Can you guess which one is the lie? #businesstexting #customerengagement #marketing