Coordination Meeting Held in Tawang Ahead of 5th State-Level Archery Championship
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) : A coordination meeting for the upcoming 5th State-Level Archery Championship, scheduled to be held in Tawang from October 10 to 12, 2026, was held today in the office chamber of the In-charge Deputy Commissioner, Tawang.
The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tawang, Rinchin Leta, and focused on reviewing preparedness and ensuring effective coordination among various departments, organising bodies and stakeholders for the successful conduct of the state-level sporting event.
The meeting was attended by DySP Togum Gonggo and representatives from the PWD, Department of Power (Electrical), Urban Affairs, PHE, Water Resources Department, Food & Civil Supplies Department and other concerned departments. Tashi Tsering, President of the Tawang District Archery Association (TDAA), Vice President Tenzin Lhendup, and Archery Coach, KIC Tawang, Mohini Kri, also participated.
Detailed discussions were held on venue preparedness, security arrangements, power and water supply, sanitation, transportation, traffic management, logistics and other essential arrangements. All concerned departments and stakeholders were urged to work in close coordination and complete preparations well in advance to ensure the smooth, safe and successful conduct of the championship.
Speaking on the occasion, TDAA President Tashi Tsering said the championship would provide an important platform for archers from across Arunachal Pradesh to showcase their talent, gain competitive exposure and further strengthen the culture of archery and sportsmanship in the state.
A total of 12 teams, comprising district teams and Khelo India Centres, are expected to participate in the championship. The best-performing archers will have an opportunity to represent Arunachal Pradesh at upcoming national-level events.
Tashi Tsering expressed confidence in the state’s archers and said the Tawang District Archery Association and its executive members were hopeful of a strong performance by Arunachal Pradesh at the national level.
He also informed that MLA Nampong Laisam Simai will grace the opening ceremony on October 10, 2026, at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Sports Stadium, Tawang.
Trainee archers of Tawang district are being provided archery equipment under Operation Sadbhavana by the Indian Army. The championship is being supported by the Arunachal Archery Association and the Sports Authority of Arunachal Pradesh.
TDAA Vice President Tenzin Lhendup informed that the upcoming archery stadium in Tawang is envisioned as the first of its kind in India, marking another significant milestone in the development of archery infrastructure in the region.
The District Administration and organising bodies reaffirmed their commitment to making all necessary arrangements for the championship. They expressed confidence that the event would provide a professionally organised sporting experience for participating archers, officials and sports enthusiasts.
The championship is expected to promote archery talent, sporting excellence and competitive sports among the youth of Arunachal Pradesh, while further establishing Tawang as an emerging destination for high-altitude sporting events.
