DAPORIJO, OCT 8:
The Seva Sankalp Utsav district-level traditional sports competition was held at Rijo Mini Outdoor Stadium here on Thursday, with the aim of promoting indigenous sports and culture while encouraging youth participation, physical fitness and healthy competition in Upper Subansiri district.
The event was organised by the District Sports Office, ICR, Upper Subansiri, in collaboration with the District Administration.
Daporijo MLA-cum-Advisor to the Health Minister, RD and Panchayati Raj Taniya Soki attended the event as the chief guest, while Zilla Parishad Chairperson Upper Subansiri Jyoti Jeram Sikom was the guest of honour.
The programme began with the gathering of participating teams, officials and the public, followed by the playing of the National Song, presentation of the dignitaries, welcome address and speeches. A Nasha Mukt Yuva pledge was also administered on the occasion.
The traditional sports competitions were conducted on a ZPM constituency-wise basis, with participants representing their respective constituencies. The disciplines included tug of war, bamboo archery, guli danda, bamboo climbing, Dali Haka Hinam and bamboo poles/stick running.
Tug of war was conducted as a team event, while the remaining disciplines were individual events. Winners at the district level will represent Upper Subansiri at the state-level competition.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth and community members, showcasing strength, agility, skill, teamwork and traditional sporting knowledge. The dignitaries stressed the importance of preserving indigenous games and sporting practices, particularly among the younger generation.
The programme also highlighted the Nasha Mukt Yuva message, encouraging young people to remain physically active, socially responsible and free from substance abuse.
The event concluded with participation from athletes, officials, ZPM constituency representatives and members of the public, reaffirming the district’s efforts towards youth empowerment, cultural preservation and promotion of grassroots sports. (DIPR)
