Itanagar, Jan 26: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday met the state’s archery team - Shri Thuten Dawa, Shri Sonam and Shri Lobsang Tenzin Com - who recently secured bronze medals at the Khelo India Games.
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| Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu felicitates a Khelo India Games bronze medal-winning archer during a courtesy meeting. |
Congratulating the archers on their achievement, the Chief Minister said their performance had brought pride to Arunachal Pradesh and reflected the growing strength of sports culture in the state. He lauded their dedication and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence at national and international platforms.
During the interaction, Khandu also unveiled the running trophy of the upcoming Dorjee Khandu Archery Championship, scheduled to be held in February at Tawang. The event is expected to showcase local talent and promote archery among youth in the region.
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The trophy unveiling ceremony was attended by members of the Tawang District Archery Association and Zilla Parishad Member Smt. Sonam Nordzin.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting sportspersons and strengthening infrastructure to nurture talent across Arunachal Pradesh.
