Indian kayaking

Tawangchu Tides International Kayaking Championship: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has flagged off the second edition of the Tawangchu Tides International Kayaking Championship at the scenic Tawangchu River, welcoming more than 100 participants from across India and abroad to the high-altitude sporting event.

Addressing athletes, officials and spectators on Thursday, Khandu, who is the Chief Patron of the championship, highlighted Arunachal Pradesh's immense natural advantage, noting that the state is blessed with mighty rivers ideally suited for kayaking and canoeing.

Referring to the proposal submitted by the Arunachal Kayaking and Canoeing Association (AKCA) to develop five river basins as training hubs, the Chief Minister said the memorandum has already been marked to the Secretary, Youth Affairs and Sports.