TAWANG, 6 Oct: A coordination meeting for the upcoming 5th State Level Archery Championship, scheduled to be held in Tawang from 10 to 12 October, was held here on Tuesday.

The meeting, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Rinchin Leta, was convened to review preparedness and ensure effective coordination among all departments, organising bodies and stakeholders.

Tawang District Archery Association (TDAA) president Tashi Tsering and its vice president Tenzin Lhendup, and Tawang Khelo India Centre archery coach Mohini Kri also participated in the meeting.

Detailed discussions were held on various aspects of the championship, including venue preparedness, security arrangements, power and water supply, sanitation, transportation, traffic management, logistics, and other essential arrangements.

All departments concerned and stakeholders were requested to work in close coordination and complete the necessary preparations well in advance.

Speaking on the occasion, TDAA president Tsering said that the championship is expected to provide an important platform for archers from across Arunachal Pradesh to showcase their talent, gain competitive exposure, and further strengthen the culture of archery and sportsmanship in the state.

A total of 12 teams, comprising district teams and Khelo India Centres, are expected to participate in the championship.

Tsering further informed that the best-performing archers from the championship will have the opportunity to represent Arunachal at upcoming national-level events.

Expressing optimism over the performance of the state's archers, he said that the TDAA is hopeful that Arunachal will put up a strong performance at the national level.

TDAA vice president Lhendup informed that the upcoming archery stadium in Tawang is envisioned to be the first of its kind in India, marking another significant milestone in the development of archery infrastructure in the region. (DIPRO)