KHONSA, OCT 8:
Tirap’s traditional sporting heritage came alive at Nehru Stadium, Khonsa, on Thursday as the Seva Sankalp Utsav traditional sports competition brought together participants and sports enthusiasts to celebrate the district’s indigenous games.
Organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Tirap, the competition featured Dali Haka Hinam, Guli Danda, bamboo archery, bamboo running, tug of war and bamboo climbing. Participants from different parts of the district showcased their strength, agility, coordination and traditional sporting skills.
Deputy Commissioner Tirap Badonlum Tawsik, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Advocate John KK Matey, Executive Engineer Urban Affairs Lienwang Hosai, ZPMs, PRI leaders and other public representatives attended the event.
District Sports Officer Tirap Noah Mongku coordinated the sporting activities and proceedings.
In the individual events, Yanglu Teyang of Kapu secured first place in Dali Haka Hinam, followed by Sinath Khoiyang of Khonsa and Wangpram Aboh of Dadam. In Guli Danda, Honte Mesia of Khela-Bunting emerged winner, with Jopoi Agi of Dadam and Tezo Matey of Borduria securing second and third positions respectively.
Mohrang Tesia of Khela-Bunting won bamboo archery. Wangbom Lowang of Dadam topped bamboo running, followed by Jangliam Tesia of Khela-Bunting and Tezo Matey of Borduria. In bamboo climbing, Pangchak Wangso of Kapu secured first place, followed by Wangpram Lowang of Khonsa and Sanloi of Soha.
In the tug of war, Khonsa, Dadam and Khela-Bunting secured the top three positions in the women’s category, while Deomali, Kapu and Dadam finished first, second and third respectively in the men’s category.
The winners were presented Certificates of Merit in recognition of their performance and contribution towards preserving and promoting traditional sports and the cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh.
The competition highlighted the continued relevance of indigenous games in promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, community participation and cultural identity among the younger generation.
