ITANAGAR, Jun 23: Mayor, Itanagar Municipal Corporation, Tame Phassang flagged off the marathon race being organized by the Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) on the occasion of 74th International Olympic Day here today at Chimpu in presence of President-AOA, Taba Tedir, Secretary General- AOA, Bamang Tago and other dignitaries.
Hundreds of participants from different sections including students, budding sportspersons and youths participated in the marathon that began at Government Secondary school Chimpu and culminated at Nyokum Lapang ground.
Addressing the gathering, Phassang appealed the youth to adopt sports as a profession and refrain from drug abuse or any kind of anti-social activities. "There is no dearth of talent in our youths; the need of the hour is their dedication and support from the authority," he stated while adding that many sportspersons have brought laurels for the state by winning medals in national and international games.
Today on this 74th International Olympic Day, I appeal to the youths to do more hard work and set targets to win medals in the upcoming Olympic Games. He also informed the youths that to support as well as to encourage sportspersons, the state government is providing many facilities including reservation in government jobs.
PASIGHAT: The East Siang District Olympic Association,(ESDOA)  organized   a Mini Marathon  here on the theme of “Say No to Drugs”  for boys & girls under 25 years age to mark the day. Karate demonstration was also displayed by young Karatekas of the district on the occasion. 
In the prize distribution programme held at Gandhi Chowk, Deputy Commissioner,East Siang, Tayi  Taggu, exhorted  the youths pursuing games & sports  to bring laurels for  the state by shining at the national & international level. "Healthy East Siang & Healthy Arunachal should be our motto," he said while speaking on the importance of games & sports for healthy society . 
Guest of Honour, SP, Sumit Kumar Jha, also lauded the sporting skills of the young Karatekas  adding that youths of the district and state have immense potential in sporting fields and urged more participation in such events.

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