ITANAGAR, 3 Aug: Sixteen-year-old Nabam Tukung from Bobia village in Sagalee, Papum Pare district, has brought laurels to Arunachal Pradesh by securing the 2nd runner-up title at the Mr Teen India 2026 competition, held in New Delhi on 26 July.

The national pageant was organised by Spark Event Management under the Bharat Iconic Awards, bringing together contestants from across the country to compete on a platform that celebrates confidence, leadership, talent, and personality among young participants.

Representing Aruna-chal, Tukung impressed the judges with his confidence, stage presence, communication skills, and overall personality, earning a place among the top finalists and ultimately securing the 2nd runner-up title.

Speaking after the event, Tukung said the recognition is a significant milestone in his journey, and expressed his desire to use his experience to inspire other young people.

 “This achievement motivates me to work even harder and encourage the youths of my village and Arunachal Pradesh to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams, and never hesitate to step onto bigger platforms. I also hope to contribute towards helping and uplifting young people in my community,” he said.