Tawang, Mar 10: The 3rd edition of Gyalchen Karma Thrinlay (Mem Gelong) archery tournament was inaugurated today by Deputy Commissioner,Tawang Kesang Ngurup Damo and Superintendent of Police Tawang, Bomge Kamduk at Betsateng ground Khirmu.
In his address to the players, the DC said that archery has been part and parcel of the local tradition which was introduced by Ling Gyesar Gyalpo.
"Earlier we didn't have weapons, so wars were fought without any weapons, but it was Gyalpo who introduced the first sophisticated weapon that was bow and arrow and we need to preserve this age old traditional game," he said. He further called to encourage archery amongst the younger generations above 10 years of age irrespective of gender so that they can hone their skills and participate in competitions at the national and international level.
A total of 28 teams are participating in the tournament which will be culminate on March 13 next.

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