Correspondent

PASIGHAT, 2 Oct: Local MLA Tapi Darang on Thursday inaugurated a boxing training centre/club set up by the East Siang Amateur Boxing Association (ESABA) on the premises of the Pasighat Botanical Garden (High Region).

The MLA expressed hope that the centre will provide young boxers with a dedicated space to train and practice and help them hone their talent.

Arunachal Amateur Boxing Association general secretary Teli Kahi said that young pugilists from the state, including those from East Siang district, put up impressive performances in the recent state-level boxing competitions. He assured the ESABA of all possible help from his end.

Chief of Pasighat Municipal Council Tagom Padung and ESABA general secretary Kayang Darang also spoke, highlighting the importance of sports. They encouraged young boxers to pursue the sport sincerely.

Explaining the objective behind opening the centre, ESABA president Bharat Lego said that the association is making efforts to nurture young boxers and prepare them to compete at state and national level competitions.

On the occasion, three young boxers--Kamin Tayeng, Luke Jerang and Miding Tamuk, who have excelled in the state-level open boxing competition, were felicitated.