“Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Inaugurates First-Ever Arunachal Pradesh Sansad Khel Spardha 2023″
Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh was abuzz with excitement as the opening ceremony of the biggest sports meet in Arunachal Pradesh, the first-ever Arunachal Pradesh Sansad Khel Spardha 2023, took place on April 15, 2023. The grand occasion was graced by Union Minister of Law & Justice, Kiren Rijiju, as the chief guest, along with Minister of Education, Er. Taba Tedir, as the guest of honour.
The ceremony was attended by special guests including Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao, Doimukh MLA Tana Hali Tara, DC Papum Pare Sachin Rana, Shri Anirudh S. Singh, IRS, Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Tadar Appa, Director Sports, GoAp, Shri Bamang Tago, Secretary General, Arunachal Olympic Association, and representatives from various sports associations and RGU.
The Sansad Khel Spardha 2023 is a game conceptualized by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, with the theme “SPORTS FOR PEACE & DEVELOPMENT” under the patronization of Hon’ble Union Minister for Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju Ji, as the Chief Patron, in collaboration with the state government. The state-level competition will be held from April 15 to April 17, 2023, at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, and Sanyag Lhaden Sports Academy, featuring 9 sports disciplines including Athletics, Arm Wrestling, Boxing, Karate, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wushu, and Tug of War.
In his opening remarks, Rijiju expressed his excitement, saying, “Some of them will represent India in the Olympics, and facilities are being created. The biggest ever sporting event in Arunachal Pradesh has begun. Arunachal Pradesh is emerging as a major sporting powerhouse of India. Multiple sports facilities are provided for our youth.”
The Arunachal Pradesh Sansad Khel Spardha 2023 promises to be a showcase of the sporting talent of the state, with over 3535 promising players from across districts ready to display their skills and compete for glory. The event is expected to promote sportsmanship, peace, and development in the region, and further elevate Arunachal Pradesh’s stature in the field of sports. With the support of the government and the enthusiasm of the participants, the first-ever Arunachal Pradesh Sansad Khel Spardha 2023 is set to be a remarkable milestone in the state’s sporting history.