Mingkeng Osik
PASIGHAT, OCT 18:
Ziro Royal Enfielders emerged champions of the 4th Federation of Arunachal Riders (FAR) Rolling Trophy 2026, defeating Arunachal Bullet Club in the final of the football tournament held as part of the annual gathering of motorcycle riding clubs from across Arunachal Pradesh.
The event also highlighted the riding community’s commitment to social service, with members visiting Aayii Shelter Home on the occasion of its first anniversary and donating essential supplies for its residents.
Jobom Mengu, founding member of Royal Siang Riders and organising chairman of the tournament, said FAR brings together around 30 motorcycle riding clubs from across the state, with members from regions stretching from Longding to Tawang.
“Football is just an excuse for us to meet once a year,” Mengu said, emphasising that the annual gathering aims to strengthen friendship, unity and mutual understanding among riders.
The fourth edition saw 12 clubs compete in the tournament, while members of other riding groups also attended the gathering. The event also serves as a platform for participating clubs to coordinate activities and review the federation’s rules and bylaws.
The 5th FAR Rolling Trophy will be hosted in Aalo by the 30 Degree North Riders Club.
As part of its charitable initiative, FAR members and representatives of other riding groups visited Aayii Shelter Home, which provides free shelter and basic facilities to people in difficult circumstances, including those without accommodation or employment opportunities.
The visit was led by Rohit Jomoh, Moderator-in-Charge of FAR, and Tasing Panyang, chief of Royal Siang Riders. Members of 11 riding groups contributed rice, vegetables, soap and other household necessities for the residents.
Jomoh said the charitable ride was organised to support the shelter home and acknowledge its efforts to assist destitute people. He said six inmates were currently staying at the facility and urged more individuals and organisations to extend support to similar initiatives.
Kaling Tabing, who runs Aayii Shelter Home under the Ane Siang Welfare Society, thanked the riders for their contributions, saying the supplies would help meet residents’ needs and that the gesture offered them encouragement and a sense of belonging. He also acknowledged Jobomchang Mwengwu for helping make the initiative possible.
The participating groups included 30 Degree North, Arunachal Bullet Club, Royal Arunachal Riders, The Gliding Piranhas, Ziro Royal Enfielders, Ziro Riders Club, Buffaloes Trails, Mountain Folks, Dibang Riders, Golden Masheer and Tribal Thumpers.
The event combined sporting competition with community service, reflecting FAR’s efforts to promote camaraderie among riders while encouraging collective action to support vulnerable people.
