Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Aims to Lead Northeast in Sports
Arunachal Pradesh wants to become the best sports state in Northeast India.
The state currently ranks second after Manipur.
Minister Kento Jini believes it can soon reach the top.
Two athletes from Arunachal Pradesh will compete in the upcoming Asian Games.
More than 102 athletes and coaches were honoured for their achievements.
They received a total of Rs 50 lakh in cash incentives.
Officials said the government will continue supporting athletes and coaches.
Mountaineer Kabak Yano encouraged more girls and women to join sports.
National Sports Day was celebrated on August 29 in honour of hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
Sports Minister Kento Jini said Arunachal Pradesh aims to become the Northeast’s leading sporting state.
The state currently ranks second in the region after Manipur for sporting achievements.
Two Arunachal Pradesh athletes are set to participate in the upcoming Asian Games.
More than 102 athletes and coaches received recognition, with Rs 50 lakh distributed as incentives.
Mountaineer Kabak Yano urged more girls and women to participate in sports, especially mountaineering.
- Who
- Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jini, athletes, coaches, officials and mountaineer Kabak Yano.
- What
- Arunachal Pradesh outlined its ambition to become the Northeast’s leading sporting state and honoured more than 102 athletes and coaches.
- When
- The announcement and celebrations took place on August 29, with two athletes preparing for the upcoming Asian Games.
- Where
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- The state’s sporting achievements are increasing, and the government wants to support and recognise athletes and coaches.
Current Standing
Future Ambition
Arunachal Pradesh’s position in Northeast sports
Current Standing
The state currently ranks second in the Northeast, behind Manipur, in sporting achievements.
Future Ambition
Minister Kento Jini said Arunachal Pradesh could soon become the region’s leading sporting state because of its growing national and international achievements.
- Current regional ranking
- Second in the Northeast after Manipur, according to Minister Kento Jini.
- Asian Games participation
- Two athletes from Arunachal Pradesh are set to participate in the upcoming Asian Games.
- Athletes and coaches honoured
- More than 102 athletes and coaches were felicitated.
- Cash incentives
- Rs 50 lakh was distributed among the awardees.
- Event
- National Sports Day celebrations were held in Itanagar on August 29.
- Women in sports
- Mountaineer Kabak Yano encouraged more girls and women to take up sports, especially mountaineering.
- Government support
- Youth Affairs Secretary Abu Tayeng said the government would continue supporting and recognising athletes and coaches.
