Sports 02 November 2026
Indian Army’s Biten Singh Wins Ironman 70.3 Goa 2026, Sets New Course Record
Why in the News?
Indian Army personnel **Biten Singh** won the men's category title at the **Ironman 70.3 Goa 2026** international triathlon held along Miramar Beach in Goa, setting a new course record in the process.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Men's Category & New Course Record:
- Biten Singh finished the endurance race in **4 hours, 24 minutes, and 29 seconds**.
- He broke the previous record set by Uzbekistan's **Konstantin Belousov in 2025** (4 hours, 25 minutes, and 47 seconds).
- Women's Category Winners:
- **1st Place (Winner):** **Marina Shliakhtina** (5 hours, 30 minutes, and 29 seconds).
- **2nd Place:** Sabina Iskakova | **3rd Place:** Mellanie Vendt.
- About Ironman 70.3 Goa:
- This was the **6th edition** of the event, drawing over 2,000 athletes from more than 30 countries.
- **Three Stages:** 2 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21 km of running (totaling 70.3 miles).
Static GK Facts:
- State Profile - Goa:
- Capital: **Panaji** | Official Language: **Konkani**.
- Chief Minister: **Dr. Pramod Sawant** (BJP, in office since March 19, 2019).
- Governor: **Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju** (in office since July 26, 2025).
- Key Coastline Feature: **Miramar Beach** (Panaji).
- Indian Army:
- Formed: **April 1, 1895** | Headquarters: **New Delhi**.
- Chief of the Army Staff (COAS): **General Upendra Dwivedi**.
- Army Day: **January 15**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which Indian Army personnel won the Ironman 70.3 Goa 2026 title in the men's category with a new course record?
A: Biten Singh
Q: Who is the current Governor of Goa who assumed office in July 2025?
A: Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Q: Which edition of the Ironman 70.3 Goa international triathlon was held at Miramar Beach in 2026?
A: 6th Edition
Q: What are the three athletic disciplines that comprise an Ironman 70.3 triathlon?
A: Swimming (2 km), Cycling (90 km), and Running (21 km)
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