HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, July 17: The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) on Thursday convened its 14th Executive Committee Meeting followed by a Special General Body Meeting at the Dorjee Khandu Convention Centre here, taking several important decisions aimed at strengthening the sports ecosystem in the state.
According to an official statement, the Special General Body Meeting ratified decisions taken by the Executive Committee, including a unanimous resolution to revive the Arunachal State Games as an annual event.
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A fixed calendar date for the event is to be decided shortly.
The house also confirmed Arunachal Pradesh’s participation in the 4th North East Games, proposed to be held in Agartala, Tripura, from October 26 to November 2 this year.
A four-member committee was constituted to examine and submit an action plan focusing on Olympic Games-qualified sports disciplines affiliated with AOA.
In a major structural decision, the AOA de-affiliated 22 state sports associations citing consistent underperformance despite repeated notifications.
An ad-hoc committee will be constituted for the Arunachal Athletics Association to ensure continuity and reform.
Amendments to the AOA’s Memorandum and Rules & Regulations, as submitted by a three-member expert committee, were also unanimously approved.
The expenditure statements related to the 38th National Games, the 3rd North East Games, and the 4th Arunachal State Games were approved by the house after being tabled by the AOA Treasurer.
The meeting underscored the importance of synergy between the state government and sports bodies in realising the goals of the Olympic Mission launched by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
“The AOA is committed to promoting sports development in Arunachal Pradesh and identifying talented athletes to represent the state at national and international levels,” AOA General Secretary Bamang Tago stated.
