Tawang, Feb 7: Tawangchu Tides International Kayaking Championship was inaugurated today by Deputy Commissioner,Tawang, Kanki Darang at Dongshengmang in Bongleng village near the Indo-Bhutan border. A total of 51 Kayakers from several countries like Britain,Russia and Australia including participants from several states of India are taking part in the water sport event.
The event is being organized by an organisation called SWITCH.
DC Tawang welcomed all the participants and conveyed his gratitude to the organizers for initiating the adventure sports championship in this remote corner of the country.
The race director Charanjeev Kala said that this pioneering event isn't merely a competition but a grand vision backed by passionate private sponsors, institutional support, with endorsement from the union Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju. 
The ambitious goal is to not only make local waves but to position Arunachal Pradesh as a global hub for kayaking, with aspirations to host future World Championships.Elevating the championship's significance is the patronage and support of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. His endorsement adds a layer of prestige, firmly establishing the championship in the heart of Arunachal Pradesh, Kala added. 
The 3-day event will culminate on February 9 next with the declaration of the champion Kayakers.

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