Indian Army to host 1st International Military Adventure Challenge Cup 2026 in Eastern Himalayas

Exam-focused facts from the 14 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Army will host the inaugural International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 from 18 to 23 February 2026 in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
Military teams from India and seven friendly nations—Bhutan, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Saudi Arabia—will participate.
Indian contingents will include teams from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
The competition will test physical fitness, mental resilience, leadership, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure in mountainous terrain.
The event is conducted under the banner of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) whose motto is 'Friendship through Sport'.