Namsai, Oct 13: The 7th Edition of the State Level Hangpan Dada tournament wrapped up today with a vibrant closing ceremony attended by prominent dignitaries including Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Member of Parliament (East Arunachal) Tapir Gao, Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Kento Jini.
In his welcome address, Minister Kento Jini expressed gratitude to the gathered dignitaries and highlighted the significance of the tournament, celebrating the achievements of various teams. He extended congratulations to the Tawang girls’ football team, who emerged victorious in the finals, as well as the Shi Yomi girls and Lohit boys' teams for their successes in volleyball.
Guest of Honour MLA Hamjong Tangha, expressed gratitude to the current government for designating this year as the "Year of the Youth." He urged young people to engage more in sports as a proactive measure against the growing drug menace in the state, emphasizing that sports serve as a powerful tool for societal development. ....Page 2
....7th Edition of State Level Hangpan Dada concludes with enthusiastic celebrations
Chief Guest MP Tapir Gao echoed the sentiment, recalling the traditional saying about the benefits of education versus the perils of neglecting sports. He underscored the necessity of separating sports from politics to ensure the integrity of athletic pursuits.
Deputy Commissioner of Namsai expressed appreciation to all involved in organizing the ten-day tournament, which concluded with a thrilling boys' football final match between the host team Namsai and West Siang, where West Siang triumphed in a tense penalty shootout.
Following the final matches, a prize distribution ceremony celebrated the achievements of the winning teams. The winners and runners-up received cash prizes, with individual players also recognized for their exceptional performances.
In Volleyball (Girls): Shi Yomi emerged the winner bagging a cash prize of ₹2.00 Lakhs while Namsai was the runner up winning a cash prize of ₹1.00 Lakhs. Best Player award went to Monalisha Gogoi (Namsai) who won a Cash Prize of ₹10,000.
In Volleyball (Boys): Lohit lifted the trophy bagging a Cash Prize of ₹2.00 Lakhs with Papum Pare being the runner up winning a Cash Prize of ₹1.00 Lakhs. The Best Player award went to Baganso Seniya who won a Cash Prize of ₹10,000
In Football (Girls): Tawang emerged the winner bagging a Cash Prize of ₹3.00 Lakhs while second place East Kameng won a Cash Prize of ₹2.00 Lakhs. The Best Player award went to Tsering Doker (Tawang) with a Cash Prize of ₹10,000
In Football (Boys): West Siang won the top spot with a Cash Prize of ₹3.00 Lakhs while Namsai was the runner up winning a Cash Prize of ₹2.00 Lakhs. Best Player award went to Nissan Das (Namsai) who won a Cash Prize of ₹10,000.