IDF Commanders Championship Returns: Northern Command Chief Rafi Milo Wins Navigation Segment

After a four-year hiatus, the IDF Commanders Championship returned to full operation in Afula. Northern Command Chief, Major General Rafi Milo, won the navigation segment. The event was led by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and included running, strength training, and competitions.

After a four-year hiatus, the IDF Commanders Championship returned to full operation and took place today (Monday) in the city of Afula. The event, which followed the All-Brigades Fighters Championship held about a month ago, was dedicated to enhancing physical culture in the military and was led by Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir. The day began with a joint 2-kilometer run by commanders and senior high school students destined for combat service. Later, commanders ranked colonel and above went through a variety of challenging stations, including strength training, weights, spinning, and Pilates. Simultaneously, a tense navigation competition was held, in which Northern Command Chief, Major General Rafi Milo, took first place. At the end of the competition, the Chief of Staff awarded trophies to the winning units in the combat fitness championship, with the Officer Training School (BHD 1) being named the outstanding unit. The championship aims to strengthen operational readiness and boost morale, alongside a value-based and community aspect. The head of the Combat Fitness Branch, Colonel (res.) Avi Dahan, noted that the choice of Afula was intended to strengthen the connection between the IDF and civilians. The article also mentions a mass brawl that broke out about two weeks ago between Paratroopers and Givati fighters at a Krav Maga championship, and the IDF has opened an investigation into the incident.