Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu announces ‘Mission Olympic’ initiatives for the 2028 and 2032 Summer Games

As part of his 100-day action plan since forming the new government, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu announced that the state government is preparing a roadmap called ‘Mission Olympic 2028’ and ‘Mission Olympic 2032.’ According to Khandu, the roadmap will be implemented within the first 100 days of the new government to scout and nurture new talent for the Summer Games in 2028 and 2032.

Khandu recently inaugurated the FIFA Standard Artificial Turf Football Ground at Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Stadium in Tawang. At the inauguration event, he said the main aim of the state is to send as many athletes as possible to the Games to represent the nation.

Furthermore, Khandu disclosed that his government is also concentrating on a new Youth Policy to tap and hone young talents in the state across various fields, as part of his 100-day action plan.

Khandu also claimed that his government would provide FIFA standard facilities in all district headquarters.

“Recently I had the privilege to inaugurate ten such grounds across the state during a program held at Roing. We will ensure that similar facilities are provided at all Assembly constituency and panchayat levels also,” he said (via ANI).

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“The stadium will nurture talent in our region” - Pema Khandu

Pema Khandu added that to keep the ground in good condition, the maintenance of the newly inaugurated turf ground will be handed over to the Tawang district unit of the Arunachal Olympic Association.

“The stadium, complete with a track, will fuel the passion of sports enthusiasts and nurture talent in our region,” he said.

With the Tawang Marathon 2023 turning out to be a successful affair, Pema Khandu confirmed that from this year, the event would be organized jointly by the state government and the Indian army based at Tawang.

“We have also decided that this event will be a calendar event and will be held every year on 24 October that marks the United Nation’s Day. The state government will provide Rs 2 crore as grant-in aid for conduct of the Tawang Marathon, which will be promoted as an international event,” he added.

The event was also graced by Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering, Kalaktang MLA Tseten Chombay, former MLA Tsering Tashi, and 190 Mtn Brigade Commander Brig VS Rajput.