LONDON: The Pakistan Army Cambrian Team has won gold in Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2024, an event held in Wales Britain from October 4 to 13, by securing the highest points 864 in Ex CP-24 and defeated 118 teams representing Europe.
As many as 128 teams from 42 countries participated in the exercise, Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement issued on Sunday. “Cambrian Patrol has maintained its professional standard. This is a proud moment for the entire nation and the country,” the military’s media wing stated.
The 67 Punjab Regiment won the gold medal by securing the highest-ever 864 points in the competition which also included teams from entire Europe. 67 Punjab Regiment participated in the event for the second consecutive year after standing first in the Pakistan Army’s internal competition.
The premier patrolling event has been running for over 60 years and is the British Army’s principal All Arms Patrol Exercise. It is open to all three Services (Regular and Reserve) and international participants. Army and Air Adviser UK Col Taimur Rahat said that Cambrian Patrol is the world’s most challenging test of basic soldiering skills, especially under fatigue, sleep deprivation, and stress. –Agencies