AALO, Nov 15: Minister for Rural Works Department (RWD) and Tourism, P.D. Sona, today flagged off the Bamboo Rafting Competition at Kabu Village on the Yomgo River, Aalo, as part of the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) 2026 with effect from November 14-23.
The Adventure Racing World Series 2026 is being conducted over a period of five days, covering West Siang, Siang and culminating in Shi-Yomi district. The event features various adventure sports activities, including mountain biking, trekking, kayaking and bamboo rafting, with participants from more than 22 countries across the world. While flagging off the competition, Sona expressed his gratitude to the organisers for choosing West Siang,  Siang and Shi-Yomi as destinations for this prestigious international adventure sporting event. He appreciated their efforts in promoting adventure tourism in the region and urged them to continue organising such world-class events in the area. He also highlighted the potential of the region's natural landscape and rivers for promoting tourism and creating greater opportunities for local communities.
The programme was attended by MLA Topin Ete, Deputy Commissioner of West Siang, Mindo Loyi, Superintendent of Police Kardak Riba, along with officers, public representatives and members of the public.

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