Itanagar, April 13 -- Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday flagged in and felicitated the Arunachal Pradesh contingent that participated in the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh from March 25 to April 3, congratulating the athletes and coaches for their outstanding performance.

Arunachal Pradesh secured an impressive fifth position among 30 States and union Territories, emerging as the best-performing state from the Northeast with a total of 11 medals including six gold, one silver and four bronze medals.

Addressing athletes, coaches, officials and members of sports associations during the felicitation ceremony, the Chief Minister termed the achievement a moment of pride for the state. He attributed the success to...