Arunachal Pradesh marked a significant milestone in its sporting journey with the successful hosting of the first-ever Eastern Zone Amateur Karate Championship 2025 at the Indoor Multi-Sports Complex in Namsai. The event, held under the strong and meaningful theme “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Sports”, brought together young karatekas from across the region, giving them a platform to showcase their skills, discipline, and determination. The championship was organised by the Eastern Zone Arunachal Amateur Karate-Do Association (EZAAKA) under the aegis of the Arunachal Pradesh Amateur Karate-Do Association (APAKA). With enthusiastic participation from budding athletes, the championship not only celebrated sporting excellence but also aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle by discouraging drug abuse among the youth.
Arunachal Pradesh’s Women and Child Development, Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul attended the event as the chief guest. She felicitated the winners and congratulated all participants for their spirited performances. In her address, Pul underlined the importance of channelising youth energy towards fitness and constructive activities. “This championship not only fosters sporting excellence but also carries a vital message of channelising youth energy towards fitness, discipline, and nation-building. I extend my gratitude to the organisers and dedicated coaches for nurturing young talent and promoting a vibrant sports culture at the grassroots level,” the Minister said.
Pul also encouraged participants to stay committed to their sporting careers and expressed hope that events like these would inspire them to reach greater heights in the future. “Sports instill confidence and discipline. It is heartening to see so many young people dedicating themselves to this journey,” she added.The initiative to bring such a championship to Namsai was spearheaded by Chau Zingnu Namchoom, MLA of Namsai and Advisor to the Youth Affairs Minister. He has been actively working to promote karate in his constituency as a means of strengthening youth engagement and providing them with positive opportunities.
