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ITANAGAR: Terming the denial of visas to three Arunachalee Wushu players by China as ‘unfortunate’, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Friday that Asian Games in China are not the end of the road for the three state Wushu players.
He said the next Asian Games will be held in Japan in 2026, and the athletes who missed it this time will get another opportunity to bring medals for the country.
China has no claim over Arunachal Pradesh as the state has always been part of India, Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted on Friday. “China has no claim over Arunachal Pradesh. Never in history has Arunachal Pradesh been part of China. It has always been an integral part of India,” he said.
“Such a claim has no meaning,” he said, adding that the Ministry of External Affairs has handled the issue since that is the appropriate authority.
Speaking at the inaugural function of the 36th senior (Men) and 18th senior (Men & Women) Federation Cup National Tug of War championship here, Khandu informed us that the three Wushu players would be provided with the best of the best training and all-out support by the state government so that they are ready for the next Asian Games.
The prestigious national tug-of-war championships are being held at Tawang for the first time, and Khandu called it historic for the state and symbolic for those who consider Tawang and Arunachal Pradesh as ‘disputed territory’.
“This championship serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, illuminating the path of sports development in Arunachal Pradesh. It underscores our commitment of the Central Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to nurturing and promoting sports at the grassroots level, providing a platform for our talented athletes to shine on the national stage,” he said.
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