Mingkeng Osik

PASIGHAT, OCT 1:

The East Siang Amateur Boxing Association (ESABA) organised its inaugural ceremony-cum-felicitation programme at the Botanical Garden here on Thursday, with a call for strengthening boxing infrastructure and grassroots development in the district.

Pasighat MLA Tapi Darang attended the programme as chief guest, while Arunachal Amateur Boxing Association General Secretary Teli Tahi was the guest of honour and Pasighat Municipal Council Chief Councillor and ESABA Chief Patron Tagom Padung was the special guest.

ESABA Vice President Kayang Darang briefed the gathering on the association, which was formed in 2023, and highlighted the challenges faced by local boxers, particularly the lack of a proper training facility. He appealed to the authorities to provide a boxing ring in Pasighat to enable young athletes to train in better conditions.

A demonstration bout featuring boxers from the Itanagar Boxing Association was also organised.

The programme included felicitation of medal winners Kamin Tayeng, Miding Jamoh and Ruth Jerang for their achievements in boxing.

Padung encouraged the association and athletes to continue their efforts to promote boxing in the Siang region. He also appreciated the coach who has been travelling from Manipur to train local boxers.

Tahi emphasised the need to strengthen boxing at the grassroots level and called for greater promotion of women’s and girls’ boxing in the region.

Darang encouraged the athletes and assured support for the development of boxing.

The programme concluded with renewed emphasis on better training facilities and greater opportunities for young boxers in East Siang.