Itanagar: In a historic event, Itanagar Cycling Club conducted the first of its kind talent hunt for Cycling sports at IG Trail, Itanagar under the aegis of Firefox MTB Shimla, one of India’s oldest Mountain Biking Race.Â
The event was conducted in three categories. In the Men’s Elite Category, Bengia Tebin from Keyi Panyor District grabbed the gold followed by Geyon Panyang from Upper Siang district. Bengia Nyer from Keyi Panyor district came in the third position.
In the Women’s Elite Category, in a close fight, Reechi Beyong from East Kameng district took the pole position beating the favourite Kej Yana from Kurung Kumey district who stood in second position.
Under-19 category was another neck to neck fight, eventually, more experienced Kago Mobin from Lower Subansiri district beat his compatriot Nabam Tayo from Itanagar Cycling Region(ICR) in Second Position, followed by new promising performance by Tana Pipu from Papumpare district.
The event was flagged off by Smt. Alison Welly Bakha, MD, Pi Academy and The Space news channel. In her address to the gatherings, she expressed great joy to be a part of the event as it not only promotes Cycling sports but also a platform for the young ones to engage in physical activity. She lauded the efforts of Itanagar Cycling Club in building a community of cyclists and for encouraging the youths to stay away from addiction to mobile phones and abusive substance.
Ms. Kampung Welly, the organising secretary of the event said that FIREFOX MTB SHIMLA TALENT HUNT is being organised in 11 different cities of the country including Itanagar Chapter which is being organised by Itanagar Cycling Club. The winner of the event will represent Arunachal Pradesh in the Firefox MTB Shimla Race which is scheduled on 10-12 May 2024. She also informed that the event is being sponsored by the Firefox powered by Hastpa and Hustle Energy Drink.Â
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The event coordinator cum legal adviser Mr. Hage Nobin informed that the race was conducted in Cross Country Olympic (XCO) format at IG Trail, Itanagar. The total distance of the race was 20kms.
The prize distribution ceremony was graced by race officials Bombe Tao, Biken Nyigyor and Dr. Kago Gambo respectively.
In his address, Pei Ijum Gadi, Social Activist, congratulated Ms. Kampung Welly and her team for successfully conducting the event garnering lots of attention and appreciation from the crowds.
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