PASIGHAT, SEP 29:

State BJP President Kaling Moyong inaugurated an Indigenous Games & Sports Competition at the Balek Secondary School playground here on Monday as part of the 30-day Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

The programme began with a football match between PMC FC and Bosing-I FC, followed by indigenous sporting activities including a bamboo race and tug of war.

Addressing the gathering, Moyong highlighted the role of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, physical fitness and healthy competition among youth. He also stressed the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous games and traditional sporting practices as part of Arunachal Pradesh’s cultural heritage.

The event saw participation from players, youth, local residents and community members.

Moyong was accompanied by Advisor for RWD, Sports & Youth Affairs and Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom, along with BJP state office-bearers and local residents.