MIAO, Mar 23: The two-day Pangsau Pass Challenge ended with great pomp and show today at Miao. 28 cyclists from across India, participated in this adventurous journey that started from Roing on March 21. The challenge was envisioned to promote tourism, bring the beautiful Trans Arunachal highways to limelight and create awareness around the health benefits of cycling.

There were 3 categories of cyclists - men's elite, women's elite, men's  junior. By the end of second day, in the men's elite, Mohmis Ismail (Jammu & Kashmir) secured the first position followed by Vitthal Bhosle (Maharashtra) in second and Tendon Michael Terang (Assam). In the women's elite, Kyakya Lindam Kiakia  (Arunachal Pradesh) secured the first position followed by Roytong Mirip (Arunachal Pradesh) and Shine Umpey (Arunachal Pradesh) in second and third positions respectively. In the men's junior, Chemsom Ingti (Assam) secured the first position followed by Arshad Faridi (Delhi) and Dhenis Hangu (Arunachal Pradesh in second and third positions respectively.

Gracing the closing ceremony at Dapha Valley Tourist Lodge, Miao,  Minister of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and the chief patron of the event, Kamlung Mosang also attended along with and the chief guest of the closing ceremony, Dr. Devansh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Changlang district and ZPM Miao.

Talking about using Pangsau Pass as a stepping stone to re-invent Arunachal Pradesh Tourism, Mosang said, "The government should take up cycling and Pangsau Pass Challenge as an annual sports event along with exploring tourism in general." 

There was also an active participation of 10 cadets from the Indian Army with a message 'say no to drugs'. 

Pangsau Pass Challenge 2022 was organized by Dapha Valley Tours and Travels in  association with Directorate of Youth Affairs and Department of Tourism and in collaboration with Arunachal Cycling Association under the guidance of Cycling Federation of India. SEED NGO, Kabos Adventure, Discover Fareast, My Tribal Tours,  were the other associate partner and this initiative was supported by the District Administration, Changlang.