ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein today said that the North Eastern Region has emerged as a sporting powerhouse in both national and international events over the past couple of years bolstered by the development of advanced sports infrastructure.
Mein was addressing the closing ceremony of the four-day Yonex Sunrise North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2023, on Saturday at the Arunachal Badminton Academy, Itanagar.
The Yonex Sunrise North East Zone Inter State Badminton Championship 2023 is an annual calendar event of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), which has been hosted in Arunachal Pradesh for the fourth time this year by the Arunachal State Badminton Association. The tournament held team Championships in the Men, Women, Jr. Boy and Jr. Girls categories; whereas the individual Championships featured Men’s & Women’s events in both singles, doubles and mixed doubles categories.  
Dy CM Mein recalled the contributions of former Chief Minister late Dorjee Khandu for being a driving force behind the Championship’s first opening in the state back in 1995. He applauded the Arunachal State Badminton Association for successfully hosting the tournament and for carrying forward the legacy of the former CM.
Addressing the gathering, he emphasized on the growing prowess of the region in the field of sports by attributing the success to the continuous support from the Government of India. Mein further said that Northeast’s advancement in sports is further bolstered by the development of international standard sports infrastructure, including the National Sports University in Manipur and the Dorjee Khandu Academy in Chimpu, Arunachal Pradesh.
Mein further added that Arunachal Pradesh being a back runner before has picked up momentum in the field of sports over the last few years and our sportspersons are winning medals in national and international events. 
"Many young talents in the field of sports, singing, dancing and in many fields have emerged and to support them to pursue their dream, the State Government has created many platforms to nourish them under the present leadership," the DyCM said. He, however, stated that the field of athletes’ sustenance has been a great challenge, and exhorted the players to continue to practice and train themselves to keep the momentum going for which the State Government is committed to support.
Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Mama Natung in his speech highlighted the achievements made by the sports men & women of the State. He informed that over the last seven years, the athelets of Arunachal Pradesh has brought home 342 medals, out of which 81 were gold medals and the State Government has constructed around 132 badminton courts across the State. He further stated that the Arunachal Pradesh is emerging as the powerhouse of sports in the North East.
With participation from over 350 delegates and officials, the tournament spotlighted top-seeded players from each state, showcasing their skills over the four days of intense competition. Mein congratulated the winners under the various categories, for securing direct entry with an additional quota at the Senior and Junior National levels, enhancing their future prospects in the world of Badminton.
The 2023 Championship was also graced by MLA cum Advisor Tax & Excise Home, Nyamar Karbak, Director Sports (GoAP) Tadar Apa, BAI Observer Omar Rashid and President Arunachal State Badminton Association, Rotu Techi among other top officials and members.

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