Arunachal Pradesh is one of the developing states of India, and while it may not be a mainstream hub for sports, athletes from this state are making waves in various competitions across the country. The state has produced several athletes who have represented the country in various national and international events, particularly in martial arts and football.
The sports industry in Arunachal Pradesh has immense potential, and with the right support and infrastructure, it can flourish and become a significant contributor to the state's economy. Football is the most popular and beloved sport in Arunachal Pradesh. Many talented footballers have emerged from Arunachal Pradesh and went on to represent Indian football clubs in various competitions. In recent years, martial arts have also gained recognition in the sports industry, and many athletes from Arunachal Pradesh have represented India in international competitions. Arunachal's teams such as- the Karate-do team, Wushu team, MMA team etc have performed well and brought accolades both at national and international platforms. Apart from football and martial arts, other sports have also gained popularity in Arunachal Pradesh such as badminton, weightlifting, and outdoor sports such as mountaineering etc.
Despite the vast pool of potential in Arunachal Pradesh, development of infrastructure and sports facilities in the state have only begun in the recent years, with several projects currently in the pipeline. Aside from infrastructure, the state government has taken steps to provide athletes with financial assistance.
Advancing the potential of the sporting talent, GoAP and various sports organisations have also engaged in the strategic marketing and branding campaigns to raise the state’s profile in the sporting arena.
In this context, we invite you to suggest and share feedback on the current sports scenario and ways to push forward the sports sector in the state.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Arunachal Pradesh offers numerous possibilities to catch fish especially trout and Mahseer. Throughout the planet, catching a Golden Mahseer is rated as an important accomplishment by anglers. Mahseer is very tough to catch – as it puts on a fight once it is hooked. Mahseer tests the skill of the anglers.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
The government aims to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse with long-term impact on health, education and tourism by undertaking mega-sports infrastructure projects and exploring and encouraging investments through the public private partnership (PPP) model.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
In recent years, Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as one of the note-worthy developing states in India from the North Eastern region. A significant chunk of the spotlight on the state comes from the fact that it has been undergoing a massive facelift in the pursuit of bridging connectivity gaps in its landlocked and border areas. With it, a slew of infrastructural projects has been commissioned to materialize the vision of a developed Arunachal Pradesh.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Bamboo wrestling is played by the male members of the tribe with a round bamboo stick, roughly about three inches in diameter and about one and a half yards long. Each player is required to grasp the bamboo under their right armpit and push their opponents as hard as they can.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
After all, true sportsmanship is not just about indulging in games that are popular. It transcends all kinds of sports, including the traditional ones. It would be great to see some of the traditional sports being revived and kept in practice as a way of preserving the local heritage of the land and passing it along to the emerging generations with time.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
There’s no denying that the global sporting platform offers tremendous scope to sportspersons from all walks of life to participate and build a professional career around it. This has also enabled many talented youths from Arunachal Pradesh to showcase their sportsmanship on both national & international platforms, which in return has fetched laurels to the state. However, while Arunachal continues to strengthen its sports infrastructure to encourage aspiring youths towards participating in pop
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Apart from the above-mentioned ones, there are many more traditional sports in Arunachal Pradesh that our forefathers used to play back in their time. However, as time progressed, people started adapting to the more popular games & sporting events practiced around the globe and got lesser drawn to playing the traditional sports. As a result, these traditional sporting events are being slowly forgotten by the present generation.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Seene Chaksunam is similar to pole climbing competitions, which are played by the male members of the community. In this game, several polished bamboo poles or wood poles of 3 ft or more are firmly laid vertically on the ground. Players have to ascend as high as possible, and those who manage to climb the highest are the winners.
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Although archery is a sport with widespread prevalence across the globe, Arunachali people also played the game for a long time and it is still played in the region. Before gun was invented, bows and arrows were the long-range weapons of the people. They used it for multiple purposes, such as in war, hunting, and also in games, like archery. The rules of the game are similar but the game itself is known by different names among different tribes In Adi: Higa
sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Dak-Dal is a game of balance and is very popular all over the state. This game can be played by both males and females. The only thing required to play the game is a 3-metre long bamboo or wood stick (preferably a burnished and handy one.) Each player has to lift both their legs on a small log made on the bottom of the bamboo to support their legs. Those who first reach the finish line without falling are declared the winners.
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