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77 Arunachal athletes to represent state at Khelo India Tribal Games
✍️ The Arunachal Times
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 05:37 AM
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A contingent of 77 sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh will take part in the upcoming Khelo India Tribal Games, showcasing tribal talent on a national platform.
The Arunachal Times reports that a team of 77 athletes from Arunachal Pradesh has been selected to compete in the Khelo India Tribal Games, a multi‑sport event aimed at promoting tribal athletes across the country. The delegation includes participants from a range of disciplines, reflecting the state's growing focus on sports development in remote and tribal areas.
Officials from the Arunachal Pradesh Sports and Youth Affairs Department confirmed that the athletes will travel to the host city after completing a final training camp in Itanagar. The selection process, conducted earlier this year, was based on performance in state‑level tribal championships and meets.
The Khelo India Tribal Games, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, provide a platform for tribal talent to compete alongside mainstream athletes, with the aim of identifying and nurturing future national champions. Arunachal's participation underscores the state's commitment to integrating tribal sports into the broader Indian sporting ecosystem.
The contingent is expected to compete in events such as athletics, archery, and traditional tribal games, with hopes of securing medals and gaining exposure for the athletes. Their performance will be closely watched by state officials and sports administrators as a benchmark for future investment in tribal sports infrastructure.
The games are scheduled to commence next month, and the Arunachal team will join athletes from other states and union territories, marking a significant step forward for tribal representation in Indian sports.
Officials from the Arunachal Pradesh Sports and Youth Affairs Department confirmed that the athletes will travel to the host city after completing a final training camp in Itanagar. The selection process, conducted earlier this year, was based on performance in state‑level tribal championships and meets.
The Khelo India Tribal Games, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, provide a platform for tribal talent to compete alongside mainstream athletes, with the aim of identifying and nurturing future national champions. Arunachal's participation underscores the state's commitment to integrating tribal sports into the broader Indian sporting ecosystem.
The contingent is expected to compete in events such as athletics, archery, and traditional tribal games, with hopes of securing medals and gaining exposure for the athletes. Their performance will be closely watched by state officials and sports administrators as a benchmark for future investment in tribal sports infrastructure.
The games are scheduled to commence next month, and the Arunachal team will join athletes from other states and union territories, marking a significant step forward for tribal representation in Indian sports.