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Arunachal Pradesh Sports Minister Honors 102 Athletes and Coaches on National Sports Day
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:17 PM
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On National Sports Day, the Sports Minister of Arunachal Pradesh felicitated 102 athletes and coaches for their contributions to sport in the state.
The Sports Ministry of Arunachal Pradesh marked National Sports Day by holding a felicitation ceremony for a group of 102 athletes and coaches. The honorees, representing a range of disciplines, were recognized for their performances and dedication to sport in the state.
The minister highlighted the importance of nurturing talent at the grassroots level and pledged continued support for training infrastructure and competitive opportunities. Officials noted that the ceremony underscores the state's commitment to promoting sports culture.
The event, organized by the state’s sports department, concluded with the presentation of certificates and mementos to each recipient, reinforcing the message that sustained effort and excellence will be rewarded.
Stakeholders from various sports associations attended, signalling a collaborative effort to boost Arunachal Pradesh’s presence in national and regional competitions.
The celebration aligns with the nationwide observance of National Sports Day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of former Olympic champion and former sports minister, Major Dhyan Chand, and serves as a reminder of the role of sports in national development.
The minister highlighted the importance of nurturing talent at the grassroots level and pledged continued support for training infrastructure and competitive opportunities. Officials noted that the ceremony underscores the state's commitment to promoting sports culture.
The event, organized by the state’s sports department, concluded with the presentation of certificates and mementos to each recipient, reinforcing the message that sustained effort and excellence will be rewarded.
Stakeholders from various sports associations attended, signalling a collaborative effort to boost Arunachal Pradesh’s presence in national and regional competitions.
The celebration aligns with the nationwide observance of National Sports Day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of former Olympic champion and former sports minister, Major Dhyan Chand, and serves as a reminder of the role of sports in national development.