The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday conducted the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the largest-ever sports batch at Deoli in Rajasthan in which 324 sportspersons including 171 women were inducted into the force, an official statement said. It said that the POP of the 7th Batch of Head Constable (Sports) at its Recruitment Training Centre (RTC) in Deoli. The parade marked the formal induction of 324 sportspersons, recruited under the Force’s largest-ever sports quota drive carried out in 2025. The event underlined CISF’s growing focus on combining sporting excellence with national security. The parade was attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, who was the chief guest, along with CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan. The Dikshant Parade was led by Parade Commander HC/GD Vanshikha Sehrawat, with HC/GD Vidhi as Parade Second-in-Command. The recruits impressed the gathering with a disciplined and well-coordinated march. Strong focus on women in sports Of the 324 newly inducted personnel, 171 are women, highlighting CISF’s strong emphasis on gender equality and women empowerment in …