The U Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong resonated with cheers and applauds as the All India Shillong Arm Fight Wrestling Championship Event 2023 culminated its two day spectacular presentation today. The Championship, which followed participants from across the country was a witness to Meghalaya’s growing influence as a sports centre.
Organized by the People’s Federation of Arm Wrestling India in collaboration with the Bouncers Association of Meghalaya and with Treilang Welfare Society, this Event received significant support and funding from the Sports and Youth Affairs Department of the Government of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma graced the occasion, witnessing the gripping final matches in both the men’s and women’s categories. Expressing the government’s commitment to promoting sports in the state, the Chief Minister highlighted the efforts to upgrade sports infrastructure and host various national-level competitions.
The Chief Minister stated the success of the Star Programme, which identifies and trains young sports talents. With approximately 25,000 children screened so far, 12 super athletes have been identified and are undergoing special training to compete at national and international levels.
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