In yet another achievement, Pakistan army has won top honours at the International Pace Sticking Competition 2026, held at the United Kingdom’s (UK) Royal Military Academy (RMA) Sandhurst.
Representing the country, a nine-member contingent from Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul delivered an outstanding performance, earning first place overall and outperforming representative teams from 16 countries.
Led by Major Haider Gulzar, Adjutant of the PMA, the Pakistani team arrived in the UK on June 5 and went on to sweep all major awards at the prestigious military event.
In addition to securing the coveted Overall Team Trophy, the contingent claimed individual honours, including the Best Pace Sticker and Best Driver awards.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media affairs wing, the stunning victory in this tough international competition serves as another distinct honour for the Pakistan army.
The military command highlighted that the historic achievement is a clear manifestation of the high training standards, professional ability and extraordinary dedication maintained by the country’s armed forces.
Pace sticking is a traditional ceremonial military discipline that demands flawless marching skills, leadership, exact timing and command presence. The annual contest at Sandhurst is widely regarded as one of the most respected military ceremonial events globally, rigorously testing the teamwork, precision and professionalism of leading international training institutions.
Military observers noted that the PMA team’s clean sweep not only reflects their rigorous preparation but also helps strengthen professional ties between global armed forces while demonstrating operational and ceremonial excellence on a global platform.
