TAWANG, OCT 6:
A coordination meeting was held here on Tuesday to review preparations for the 5th State Level Archery Championship, scheduled to be held from October 10 to 12.
The meeting, chaired by Tawang Additional Deputy Commissioner Rinchin Leta, was held at the office of the In-charge Deputy Commissioner and attended by representatives of various departments and the Tawang District Archery Association (TDAA).
The meeting reviewed venue preparedness, security, power and water supply, sanitation, transportation, traffic management, logistics and other arrangements. All concerned departments and stakeholders were asked to coordinate closely and complete preparations well in advance for the smooth and safe conduct of the championship.
TDAA President Tashi Tsering said the championship would provide archers from across Arunachal Pradesh an opportunity to showcase their talent and gain competitive exposure. Around 12 teams, comprising district teams and Khelo India Centres, are expected to participate.
He said the best-performing archers would get an opportunity to represent Arunachal Pradesh at upcoming national-level events. The TDAA expressed confidence that the State’s archers would put up a strong performance at the national level.
The opening ceremony will be held on October 10 at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Sports Stadium, Tawang, with Nampong MLA Laisam Simai scheduled to attend as the chief guest.
Tsering also said trainee archers in Tawang district are being supported with archery equipment under Operation Sadbhavana by the ADGPI-Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps. The championship is being supported by the Arunachal Archery Association and the Sports Authority of Arunachal Pradesh.
TDAA Vice President Tenzin Lhendup said the upcoming archery stadium in Tawang is envisioned as the first of its kind in India, marking a significant milestone in the development of archery infrastructure in the region.
The district administration and organising bodies expressed confidence that the championship would promote archery talent and competitive sports among the youth while further establishing Tawang as a destination for high-altitude sporting events. (DIPR)
