Tawang Archery Championship Concludes

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TAWANG | October 12:

The five-day 5th State Level Archery Championship 2026 concluded at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Sports Stadium in Tawang on Monday, with the Indian Army announcing an initiative to identify and nurture promising young archers from Arunachal Pradesh.

Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Gajraj Corps, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest, while Leki Gombu, Zilla Parishad Chairperson (ZPC), was the guest of honour.

The championship brought together archers from different parts of the state, showcasing their skills across recurve, compound and Indian round categories. The event also highlighted the growing interest in archery and the importance of creating better opportunities for young athletes.

Indian Army to Support Young Archers with Training and Education

A major highlight of the ceremony was the announcement by Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla that talented and deserving young archers identified through the championship would be given opportunities for advanced training at the Army Sports Institute in Pune.

Under the proposed initiative, the Indian Army would take responsibility for their education, food and accommodation during the training period, helping young athletes focus on developing their sporting abilities.

He further stated that archers who attain 18 years of age and wish to join the Army would be considered for direct recruitment.

The Army commander also acknowledged the encouragement and support extended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu towards the initiative.

Highlighting the Army's commitment to sporting excellence, he said efforts were underway to nurture young talent across six sporting disciplines and prepare promising athletes for upcoming national and international competitions.

The selection process is scheduled to begin in Tawang by the end of October 2026. The initiative is expected to create new opportunities for young people in Arunachal Pradesh to pursue sports while building a secure future.

ZPC Highlights Growing Career Opportunities in Archery

Addressing the gathering, ZPC Leki Gombu congratulated the participating archers and encouraged them to remain disciplined, dedicated and determined in their pursuit of excellence.

He thanked Chief Minister Pema Khandu for his continued support in promoting sports across the state.

Recalling the traditional roots of archery in the region, Gombu observed that the sport was once largely practised during the Losar festival. With increasing institutional support and better training opportunities, he said, young people can now look at archery as a professional career.


Army Donates Archery Equipment Worth ₹40 Lakh

Earlier, Major General Amit Nautiyal, SM, VSM, GOC, 5 Mountain Division, handed over 10 sets of archery equipment worth ₹40 lakh to archers in Tawang district under Operation Sadbhavana.

The equipment comprised six sets of recurve bows and four sets of compound bows, strengthening the district's archery infrastructure and supporting the training of local athletes.

The medal and award distribution ceremony was attended by Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering, Major General Amit Nautiyal, Superintendent of Police Tasi Tonong Darang, Zilla Parishad Members, party presidents and other dignitaries.

The ceremony was also attended by Brigadier Vimal Tikoo, Commander of the Tawang Brigade; Tenzin Yendra, ZPM Kyidphel; Sonam Nordzin, ZPM Tawang; Thutan Gombu, ZPM Lungla; senior district administration officials; and representatives of the Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang Archery Associations.

Championship Results

The five-day championship witnessed strong performances across the different categories, with archers competing for medals in individual, overall and team events.

 Recurve Round

Overall Recurve – Boys

- Gold: Wangtai Wangsu

- Silver: Lobsang Tenzin Com

- Bronze: Tikap Nokbi


Overall Recurve – Girls

- Gold: Nabam Mach

- Silver: Joram Meth

- Bronze: Rahilu Pul


Individual Elimination – Boys

- Gold: Lobsang Tenzin Com

- Silver: Wangtai Wangsu

- Bronze: Tabum Tanchangv


Individual Elimination – Girls

- Gold: Joram Meth

- Silver: Nabam Mach

- Bronze: Rahilu Pul


Compound Round


Individual Compound – Boys

- Gold: Mallo Jikap

- Silver: Suyanam Manpang

- Bronze: Kennong Palong


Individual Compound – Girls

- Gold: Tang Sumi

- Silver: Ngamleh Wangsa

- Bronze: Alisha Arangham


Overall Compound – Boys

- Gold: Mallo Jikap

- Silver: Taja Yorpen

- Bronze: Kennong Palong


Overall Compound – Girls

- Gold: Ngamleh Wangsa

- Silver: Alisha Arangham

- Bronze: Tang Sumi


Sub-Junior Indian Round


Individual Round – Boys

- Gold: Tenzin Dondup (KIC, Tawang)

- Silver: Temro Songthing (SSA, Miao)

- Bronze: Tenzin Donmdup (TDAA, Tawang)


Individual Round – Girls

- Gold: Suchandini Mantaw (SLSA)

- Silver: Rachal Arangham (SLSA)

- Bronze: Nancy Pabin (SLSA)


Overall – Boys

- Gold: Tenzin Dondup

- Silver: Temro Songthing

- Bronze: Pisa Jhon


Overall – Girls

- Gold: Rachal Arangham

- Silver: Suchandini Mantaw

- Bronze: Ngokey Mahang


Team Event – Boys

- Gold: KIC, Tawang

- Silver: SSA, Miao

- Bronze: TDAA, Tawang


Team Event – Girls

- Gold: SLSA

- Silver: KIC, Ziro

- Bronze: KIC, Tawang


Senior Indian Round

Individual Round – Boys

- Gold: Heter Nabam

- Silver: Nyemkhu Wangsu

- Bronze: Gollo Tadik


Individual Round – Girls

- Gold: Khemawati Manang

- Silver: Ringu Meki

- Bronze: Didumsi Ngi


Overall – Boys

- Gold: Heter Nabam

- Silver: Gollo Tadik

- Bronze: Nyemkhu Wangsu


Overall – Girls

- Gold: Nang Khemawati Manang

- Silver: Ringu Meki

- Bronze: Didumsi Ngi


Team Event – Boys

- Gold: SSA, Miao

- Silver: KISCE, Itanagar

- Bronze: KIC, Tawang


Mixed Team Event

- Gold: SLSA — Chow Kingsa and Didumsi Ngi

- Silver: KIC, Tawang — Thutan Tsewang and Sonam Deki

- Bronze: KISCE, Itanagar — Gollo Tadik and Nabam Merry


Strengthening Sports and Youth Development


The successful conclusion of the championship marks another step towards promoting archery and developing sporting talent in Arunachal Pradesh.

The Indian Army's proposed training initiative, along with support from the state government, district administration and archery associations, is expected to help promising athletes improve their skills and compete at higher levels.

Beyond the medals, the championship highlighted the role of discipline, perseverance and sportsmanship in 

shaping young athletes. The event concluded with a renewed focus on strengthening sports infrastructure and creating more opportunities for the state's youth.

Location: Tawang

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