The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) stamped its sporting authority on the national stage by securing an impressive tally of four medals at the prestigious 3rd All India Police Games 2026-27, organized at the Basic Training Centre (BTC) Bhanu of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in Panchkula, Haryana. Competing against elite law enforcement and paramilitary athletic squads from across the country, the CISF contingent demonstrated extraordinary discipline, strategic execution, and endurance across multiple sporting disciplines. The highlight of the campaign came from the men’s handball squad, which successfully defended its national police championship crown, underscoring the force’s structured investment in physical fitness, professional coaching, and institutional sports infrastructure. Alongside the handball triumph, CISF athletes made deep inroads in basketball, cementing a comprehensive presence on the podium and earning widespread praise across central armed police ranks.

Men’s Handball Squad Retains Championship Title in Thrilling Final

In what spectators described as the most electrifying contest of the tournament, the CISF men’s handball team retained its championship gold by pulling off a heart-stopping 26-25 victory over perennial heavyweights Punjab Police in the final. The title clash lived up to its billing, featuring relentless end-to-end attacks, acrobatic goalkeeping, and high-intensity tactical defense. With the scores locked heading into the dying minutes of the second half, the CISF offensive unit held its nerve, executing a decisive breakthrough that sealed the one-goal margin of victory. This hard-fought triumph marked a consecutive title defense, following CISF’s gold medal run at the 2025 edition of the All India Police Games and a decorated campaign at the national Federation Cup 2025-26. The victory firmly establishes CISF as the premier handball powerhouse within India’s security and armed police framework.

Debutants Shine as Women’s Teams Secure Historic Silver and Bronze

Adding to the force’s celebration, the CISF women’s contingents scripted history by clinching podium finishes in their maiden appearance at the All India Police Games. The CISF women’s basketball team mounted a remarkable underdog run all the way to the final, ultimately securing the silver medal after finishing as runners-up in a fiercely contested summit clash against a formidable Uttar Pradesh Police squad (56-75). Simultaneously, the CISF women’s handball team demonstrated fearless grit on the court, bouncing back from a narrow 25-30 semi-final defeat against Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) to capture a well-deserved bronze medal. The double-podium breakthrough by the women athletes marks a major milestone for gender-inclusive athletic development within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), proving their ability to compete and medal at the highest national levels.

Men’s Basketball Podium Return and International Accolades Complete Tally

The men’s basketball squad complemented the overall medal count by capturing the bronze medal, ending a four-year podium drought with tactical resilience in the third-place playoff. The domestic medal sweep in Haryana also reflects CISF’s growing contribution to national teams on international turf. Notably, Inspector Feroz Ahmed Khan, assistant coach of the CISF men’s handball team, and Head Constable Piyush Singh represented India at the international level, playing integral roles in the Indian national handball team’s gold medal victory at the prestigious IHF Trophy held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Director General of CISF, Shri Praveer Ranjan, IPS, formally congratulated all medal-winning squads and coaching personnel, commending their relentless work ethic and inspiring all ranks across the force to pursue physical excellence, sportsmanship, and national recognition.