IAS, IPS Officers Showcase Sporting Skills on Civil Services Day

Jaipur : On the eve of Civil Services Day, IAS and IPS officers showcased their athletic prowess through various sports competitions at the ‘Civil Services Cup – 2025’ held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Events included cricket, tug of war, chess, and more. Table tennis, lawn tennis, and badminton competitions are scheduled for April 21 at the SMS Stadium.

The foundation of India’s civil services as the “Steel Frame of India” was laid by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in his historic address at Metcalfe House, Delhi, on April 21, 1947. Since then, civil servants have upheld this legacy by contributing to the nation’s progress—whether it be bringing underdeveloped regions into the mainstream, handling pandemics like COVID-19, tackling terrorism, or responding to natural disasters.

Civil Services Day is celebrated annually on April 21 to honour the invaluable service of India’s civil servants. The day also serves as a reminder of the core values that define Indian civil services—honesty, dedication, and impartiality.

Friendly Cricket Match Highlights Collaboration

A friendly cricket match was held to foster camaraderie and cooperation among top civil services officers. The match was played between a combined team of IAS and Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) officers, and a team comprising IPS and Rajasthan Police Services (RPS) officers.

The IAS-RAS team, ‘Mahi’, batted first and scored 172 runs, led by R.S. Delu (25 runs) and Rashtradeep (29 runs). The IPS-RPS team, ‘Chambal’, chased the target successfully, winning the match by 4 wickets in 18.6 overs. Himanshu Jangid, who scored 61 runs, was declared Player of the Match.

The event aimed to strengthen teamwork and informal communication among officers beyond the confines of their official roles. Several senior officers attended and cheered the participants, adding to the spirited atmosphere.

Chief Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant, who was the chief guest, awarded the winning team with the trophy and presented participation certificates to all players.

Winners in Other Events

• Tug of War (Men’s Category): The IAS-RAS team defeated the IPS-RPS team.
• Tug of War (Women’s Category):
  • 1st Place: Neetu Rajeshwar (RAS)
  • 2nd Place: Anuradha Gogia (RAS)
  • 3rd Place: Seema Meena (RAS)
• Chess (Men’s Category):
  • 1st Place: Hemant Kalal (IPS)
  • 2nd Place: Dinesh Kumar Jangid (RAS)
  • 3rd Place: Nakate Shivprasad Madan (IAS)
• Chess (Women’s Category):
  • 1st Place: Anuradha Gogia (RAS)

The event was coordinated by Neeraj K. Pawan, Secretary of Youth Affairs and Sports Department, and Ms. Malti Chauhan, Senior Sports Officer, Personnel Department.