Itanagar: The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) has announced that all upcoming Arunachal State Games will be organized in coordination with the Sports Authority of Arunachal (SAA) and the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.
The decision was taken during the annual general meeting (AGM) of the AOA held on Saturday, the association stated in a release. The AOA also welcomed Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s earlier announcement that the State Games will now be held annually instead of every two years, a move aimed at providing athletes with more consistent opportunities for competition and exposure.
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During the meeting, the members approved the appointment of the statutory auditor for 2025–2029 and ratified the Arunachal Olympic Athletes Commission Rules, 2025, marking key steps in strengthening the association’s governance and athlete representation framework.
John F. Kharshiing, working president of the Meghalaya Olympic Association, attended the meeting as an observer from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). SAA Director Gumnya Karbak and Sports Officer Nada Apa were present as state observers. The AOA further informed that the post of vice president remains vacant and that an election will be conducted within 30 days to fill the position.
