A total of 16 international teams from different armies participated in the annual event, according to the army’s media wing.
The Pakistan Army team, represented by the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), bagged first place in the International Pacemaker Competition 2026 held at the Royal Military Academy (RMA) Sandhurst, United Kingdom (UK), the army’s media wing said on Friday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PMA team swept the competition, taking all the top 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.
The ISPR said a total of 16 international teams from different militaries participated in the fiercely competitive annual event.
“The victory of the Pakistan Army team was a reflection of the highest standards of professional training, excellence and dedication maintained by the Pakistan Armed Forces,” the statement concluded.
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On May 6, Pakistan army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas was declared “best overall foreign military cadet” by the Royal Military College (RMC) of Australia, the army’s media wing said.
According to the ISPR, “Australian RMC, Duntroon has declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA Long Course 152) as the “Best Overall Foreign Military Cadet” at the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.”
“The award is given to the highest performing foreign military cadet in all facets of training. This is a testament to the highest standards of professionalism, commitment and excellence demonstrated by the young leaders of the Pakistan Army,” the statement said.
