Mumbai: In a notable recognition of his ardour and dedication to journey sports activities, IPS Krishna Prakash, the Chief of Force One, Maharashtra, has been awarded the Shiv Chhatrapati Maharashtra Sports Award by the Government of Maharashtra. This marks the primary time an IPS officer has been honored in journey sports activities. The award ceremony came about at Balewadi Stadium in Pune, the place Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde offered the accolade.

Prakash’s love of journey sports activities has earned him the nickname ‘Ironman’ of the police division. A devoted health fanatic, he actively participates in difficult triathlon occasions at nationwide and worldwide ranges. One of Prakash’s standout achievements includes being the primary particular person to ever swim from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves. Diverging from the same old course the place swimmers profit from the tide, he selected to swim towards the present and set a file by masking a distance of 16.2km in simply 5 hours and 26 minutes. His expedition was devoted to elevating consciousness about stopping drowning incidents.

Recognised By World Book of Records

Krishna Prakash’s accomplishments have secured him a spot within the World Book of Records as the primary Indian Government Servant, Civil Servant, and Uniformed Services Officer, together with Armed Forces and Para Military Forces, to realize the Ironman title. In 2017, he accomplished the Ironman Triathlon, famend as one of many world’s most difficult single-day sporting occasions. Participants on this grueling occasion should swim 3.8km, bike 180.2km, and run 42.2km inside a strict 16 to 17-hour time-frame.Regarding his achievements, the officer shared, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is my role model when it comes to tactical matters, administration, and guerrilla tactics. When I heard the news about this award, my first thought was that my dream had come true. This is the highest honor in Maharashtra, and its recognition of sporting activities by the Government. It’s very encouraging.”

He went on to say his late discovery of this ardour for sports activities was impressed by senior officer Ok Vijay Kumar, who led Operation Cocoon and was match even on the age of 52, and registered for the Ironman Sporting occasion after assembly him whereas he was in Mumbai for a e-book launch. “I practiced for two years. Initially, it was challenging, but within six months, I participated in the Ironman event in France and succeeded in my very first attempt.”

Prakash burdened, “If you have a passion, your mind becomes strong, and you can achieve anything. I dedicate my weekends and nights to practice.”

Krishna Prakash’s Achievements:

2017 – Ironman Title
2018 – Ultra Man Title
2019 – Eye-catching efficiency within the Race Across West America competitors
2020 – Completed the Virtual Comrades race
2021 – Tata Ultra Marathon winner
2023 – Won a Bronze medal within the 90 Km Ultra Run (10 hours 13 minutes)

Published on: Friday, September 08, 2023, 12:38 PM IST