Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh is set to showcase its sporting talent at the upcoming International Para Athletics Championship 2025 in Sharjah, UAE, with two exceptional para-athletes, Techi Datam and Likha Nipa, selected to represent India.
Techi Datam, alongside Techi Sonu, will compete in the shot put and discus throw events, while Likha Nipa will race in the 100m and 200m events.
Expressing pride and admiration for their achievements, Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to his official X handle to congratulate the athletes. “Where there is a will, there is a way! Two other para-athletes—Techi Datam and Likha Nipa—have also been selected to represent India at the International Para Athletics Championship 2025 in Sharjah, UAE,” he wrote, offering his best wishes to the athletes.
Their selection not only marks a significant achievement for the athletes but also underscores the growing presence of Arunachal Pradesh’s athletes on the international stage, highlighting the state’s emerging sporting potential.
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