Arunachal hosts flag-in ceremony for Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 contingent

Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, April 13, organised a flag-in ceremony to welcome its contingent that participated in the first edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026. The programme was held at the Banquet Hall in Itanagar.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the event as the chief guest and congratulated the athletes for representing the state at the national-level competition. He commended their efforts and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in sports.

Speaking on the occasion, Khandu highlighted the state’s growing performance in the sporting sector, stating that Arunachal Pradesh has secured the fifth position nationally and emerged as the top-performing state in the Northeast region in recent sporting assessments.

The ceremony was organised by the Department of Sports, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Officials said the event aimed to acknowledge the achievements and participation of the athletes while reinforcing the state government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting talent development across disciplines.