Itanagar, Jul 28: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) flagged off Kabak Yano for her 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition from Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today. The Governor handed over the ceremonial ice axe, with flags of India and the logo of Arunachal Pradesh, to Ms. Yano, in the presence of the State Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Kento Jini. He also presented financial assistance for her mission.
In his address, the Governor described the moment as a historic occasion, a true celebration of courage, conviction, and the indomitable spirit that dares to dream beyond boundaries. He said that very few across the world have taken on the formidable challenge of the 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition, a mission to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents. He applauded Ms. Yano’s bold decision to embark on this extraordinary journey.
Extending his heartfelt wishes, the Governor said that Ms. Yano carries with her the blessings of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, the dreams of a new generation, and the spirit of a State that is resilient, peaceful, and unstoppable. He urged her to show the world the strength, grace, and tenacity of a daughter of Arunachal.
In a special gesture of appreciation for her earlier feat of scaling Mount Everest, the Governor presented Ms. Yano with the ‘Land of Rising Sun’ plaque, honouring her as a beacon of inspiration for the entire State.
The State Sports Minister, in his remarks, highlighted the dedicated efforts of the State Government to promote sports and games, with a special focus on adventure sports. He spoke about the various incentives being extended to sportspersons, aimed at nurturing talent and encouraging more youth to take up sports as a serious pursuit. He also emphasized the State Government’s progressive reservation policy for sportspersons, which provides them with greater opportunities in education and employment.
The event was attended by Abu Tayeng, Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs, Tadar Apa, Director of Sports, and a gathering of elders and enthusiastic youth from Kamle District, reflecting the community’s strong support and pride in this achievement.
To further inspire the younger generation of Arunachal Pradesh to embrace sports and adventure, the Governor specially invited students from the Sangey Lhaden Sports Academy, cadets from the 1st Arunachal Pradesh NCC Battalion, and members of the Bharat Scouts and Guides to witness the flag-off ceremony, a symbolic gesture to instill in them a sense of aspiration, courage, and belonging.

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