Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today inaugurated the 69th National School Games 2025 (Under-17 Boys & Girls – Boxing) at the Khelo India Indoor Stadium, Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh is hosting the event for the first time in the 71-year history of the School Games Federation of India. 

 

 

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister termed it as a moment of pride for Arunachal Pradesh. He said that, in the last decade, Arunachalee athletes have excelled in several disciplines such as Taekwondo, Karate, Wushu, Boxing, and Weightlifting, proving that the state’s youth are among the best in the country. Arunachal Pradesh, which became affiliated with SGFI in 2008-09, has since made impressive progress in developing school-level sports.

 

 

He further highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh has made significant investments in sports infrastructure – including the establishment of Khelo India Centres, multipurpose indoor halls, national-level stadiums, and specialized academies for various sports. He added that the government is also extending financial incentives, job reservations, and technical support to promising sportspersons to nurture their growth. 

 

 

The Chief Minister emphasized that hosting the 69th National School Games in Itanagar reinforces the State’s vision of transforming Arunachal Pradesh into a hub of sporting excellence in the Northeast, contributing to India’s larger sporting success story.