Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu recently inaugurated a cutting-edge FIFA Standard Artificial Turf Football Ground at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Stadium in Tawang. This significant event was celebrated with an inaugural match between Monyul FC and MLA XI, attended by distinguished guests including MLAs Namgey Tsering and Tseten Chombay, former MLA Tsering Tashi, and 190 Mtn Brigade Commander Brig VS Rajput.
Thrilled to have launched the FIFA Standard Artificial Turf Football Ground at Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Stadium in Tawang!
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— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) July 4, 2024
The newly launched facility, complete with a running track, symbolises a major leap forward in sports infrastructure for the region. Managed by the Tawang Olympic Association, the stadium aims to ignite the passion of sports enthusiasts and nurture local talent. CM Khandu highlighted the stadium’s role in promoting a vibrant sports culture across Arunachal Pradesh.
The stadium, complete with a track, will fuel the passion of sports enthusiasts and nurture talent in our region. The Tawang Olympic Association will manage the facility, unlocking its full potential.
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— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) July 4, 2024
“This FIFA Standard Artificial Turf Football Ground is not just about providing a platform for athletes; it’s about fostering a spirit of competition, camaraderie, and excellence,” stated CM Khandu during the inauguration ceremony.
This is just the beginning! Similar astro turf projects have been initiated in other districts of Arunachal, with 10 districts already inaugurating their facilities earlier this year. We are committed to fostering a vibrant sports culture across the state.
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— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) July 4, 2024
This initiative marks the beginning of a broader effort to enhance sports facilities across Arunachal Pradesh, with similar projects underway in other districts. The commitment to developing sports infrastructure reflects the State Government’s dedication to supporting youth engagement, health, and community development through sports.
