ZIRO, OCT 12:
The Padi Yubbe Outdoor Stadium at Hapoli hosted a district-level traditional sports competition under the Seva Sankalp Utsav on Sunday, bringing together athletes, elders and spectators to celebrate indigenous sporting traditions.
Jointly organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the Lower Subansiri district administration, the event was attended by Zilla Parishad Chairperson Hibu Dumi and Sub-Divisional Officer Hage Tarung.
Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries appreciated the participants for preserving ancestral sporting traditions and highlighted the importance of indigenous games in passing on cultural identity, discipline and unity to younger generations.
The competition featured six traditional disciplines: tug of war, gulli-danda, archery, Dali Hakka Hinam, bamboo pole climbing and bamboo stick race. The events tested participants’ strength, agility and precision, drawing enthusiastic support from spectators.
Beyond the competition, the event provided a platform for community interaction, cultural exchange and grassroots sportsmanship, underscoring the importance of preserving Lower Subansiri’s traditional sporting heritage. (DIPR)
4th PM Youth camp begins
ANINI, OCT 11:
The five-day 4th Prime Minister Youth Camp commenced at the Government Secondary School auditorium in Anini on Sunday, bringing together 243 participants, including students and escorts, from 27 districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Organised by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the inaugural ceremony was attended by Mutchu Mithi, MLA and Advisor to the Education and Home Affairs Minister, as chief guest, and Col Aditya Kulkarni as guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Mithi highlighted the camp’s role in promoting cultural understanding, unity and camaraderie among young people. He said the initiative provides students with an opportunity to experience the State’s frontier regions and appreciate its cultural diversity. He encouraged participants to use the camp to learn from one another, build lasting friendships and strengthen national integration.
Col Kulkarni encouraged students to consider careers in the Indian Army, describing service in the Armed Forces as a commitment to discipline, dedication, courage and selfless service to the nation.
Earlier, Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner Yashwant Meena welcomed the participants and urged them to exchange cultural experiences, learn from one another and forge lasting bonds of friendship.
The programme also featured a keynote address by Youth Welfare Officer L. Sokun Singh, while Anini Deputy Director of Secondary Education Tenzing Wangda proposed the vote of thanks.
Zilla Parishad Chairperson Sadhu Mihu, Zilla Parishad Member Eta Mihu, Superintendent of Police James K. Lego, Director of Youth Affairs Ramesh Linggi, the ITBP commandant, the Joint Director of Secondary Education, senior officials, heads of departments, panchayati raj institution members, Gaon Burahs and teachers attended the inaugural ceremony.
