Retired Air Marshal PV Iyer at 90 does pull-ups; IAF shares video, Twitter salutes him

CHANDIGARH: ‘Age is indeed just a number’, and the Indian Air Force proved it by sharing an inspirational video of retired Air Marshal PV Iyer, who turned 90-years-old, hitting the gym.

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, October 31

‘Age is indeed just a number’, and the Indian Air Force proved it by sharing an inspirational video of retired Air Marshal PV Iyer, who turned 90-years-old, hitting the gym.

PV Iyer, who is an active sportsperson, is also known as the 'Running Air Marshal' in the IAF.

The Indian Air Force wished the retired Air Marshal a “joyous occasions”.

In a tweet, on Wednesday, IAF wrote: “It's heartening to see the enthusiasm of Air Mshl PV Iyer (Retd), a nonagenarian. Air Mshl has been a source of inspiration to many, he is an active sportsperson & has proven that 'Age is indeed just a number', we wish you a very happy 90th birthday & many more joyous occasions. https://t.co/fFng0kgUDV #fitindiamovement #AirWarrior #jaihind.”

It's heartening to see the enthusiasm of Air Mshl PV Iyer (Retd), a nonagenarian. Air Mshl has been a source of inspiration to many, he is an active sportsperson & has proven that 'Age is indeed just a number', we wish you a very happy 90th birthday & many more joyous occasions. pic.twitter.com/fFng0kgUDV
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 30, 2019

The ‘Running Man’ has logged in about 1,20,000 km in his over 50-year-long running career.

The video has over 80,000 views and tons of comments. Twitter couldn’t hold back to praise the retired Air Marshal.

90th birthday?? 😱😱 He looks no more than in his sixties!

A very Happy Birthday to Air Mshl PV Iyer. May God shower his choicest blessings on him for many more years. 💐💐
— Roshani 🇮🇳 (@RoshaniH81) October 30, 2019