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Arunachal Pradesh Clinches 32 Medals at 8th North East Pencak Silat Championship
✍️ The Arunachal Times
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM
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Athletes from Arunachal Pradesh secured 32 medals, including golds, at the 8th North East Pencak Silat Championship, showcasing the state's growing prowess in the martial art.
Arunachal Pradesh athletes dominated the 8th North East Pencak Silat Championship, amassing a total of 32 medals across various weight categories. The tally included several gold medals, underscoring the state's rising prominence in this Indonesian martial art.
The championship, which brought together competitors from across the northeastern states, highlighted the increasing investment in Pencak Silat training facilities and coaching in Arunachal Pradesh. Officials noted that the medal haul reflects years of focused development programs aimed at nurturing local talent.
State sports authorities expressed pride in the athletes’ performance, emphasizing that the success would inspire more young people to take up the discipline. The medal ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Arunachal Sports Council and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The victory is seen as a milestone for the region, positioning Arunachal Pradesh as a formidable contender in future national and international Pencak Silat events.
The championship, which brought together competitors from across the northeastern states, highlighted the increasing investment in Pencak Silat training facilities and coaching in Arunachal Pradesh. Officials noted that the medal haul reflects years of focused development programs aimed at nurturing local talent.
State sports authorities expressed pride in the athletes’ performance, emphasizing that the success would inspire more young people to take up the discipline. The medal ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Arunachal Sports Council and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The victory is seen as a milestone for the region, positioning Arunachal Pradesh as a formidable contender in future national and international Pencak Silat events.