Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Arunachal Pradesh Hails 84-Medal Para Games Success
Arunachal Pradesh's para-athletes did really well at the 2nd North East Para Games in Guwahati.
They won a total of 84 medals, which is the second-highest number of medals won by any state.
The Chief Minister, Pema Khandu, congratulated the athletes and said their success is inspiring.
The games had athletes from all eight Northeastern states and included sports like athletics, swimming, and badminton.
The event aims to support and encourage para-sports in the region.
This is one of Arunachal Pradesh's best performances in a regional para-sports event.
Arunachal Pradesh para-athletes won 84 medals (23 Gold, 31 Silver, 30 Bronze) at the 2nd North East Para Games 2025 in Guwahati.
The state finished as the runner-up in the overall medal tally.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated the athletes and praised their performance as historic and inspirational.
The games were organized by the Assam Sports and Youth Affairs department in collaboration with the Paralympic Committee of India.
The event included multiple sports disciplines and aimed to promote inclusivity and support for para-sports in the Northeast region.
- Who
- Arunachal Pradesh para-athletes and Chief Minister Pema Khandu
- What
- Arunachal Pradesh's historic performance at the 2nd North East Para Games 2025
- When
- December 1, 2025
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To promote inclusivity, provide a competitive platform for differently-abled athletes, and encourage greater institutional support for para-sports in the region
- Event
- 2nd North East Para Games 2025
- Location
- Guwahati
- Organizers
- Assam Sports and Youth Affairs department, Paralympic Committee of India
- Arunachal's Medal Count
- 84 (23 Gold, 31 Silver, 30 Bronze)
- Arunachal's Rank
- Runner-Up
- Participating States
- All eight Northeastern states
- Sports Disciplines
- Athletics, swimming, badminton, powerlifting, archery, table tennis, boccia, and others