09/10/2026
Keyi Panyor Organises District-Level Traditional Games Competition Under Seva Sankalp Utsav 2026
Yachuli, 9 October 2026: The District Administration, Keyi Panyor District, organised the District Level Traditional Games Competition at General Ground, Yachuli, on Friday as part of Seva Sankalp Utsav 2026, with the objective of preserving, promoting and reviving traditional indigenous sports and games.
The event was attended by Smti Ankita Mishra, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Keyi Panyor District; Smti Nabam Piju, Zilla Parishad Chairperson (ZPC); Dr. Akanksha Milind Tamgadge, IPS, Superintendent of Police; Dr. Mumne Borang, Assistant Commissioner-cum-District Sports Officer In-charge; Heads of Departments (HoDs); Zilla Parishad Members (ZPMs) representing all six Zilla Parishad Constituencies—Pitapool, Yazali, Yachuli, Upper Yachuli, Deed and Pistana; PRI members; players; and match officials from the Keyi Panyor District Olympic Association.
In her welcome address, Dr. Mumne Borang, Assistant Commissioner-cum-District Sports Officer In-charge, outlined the objectives of the competition and appreciated all participating teams for their enthusiasm and involvement. She encouraged the participants to compete with true sportsmanship, discipline and mutual respect.
Addressing the gathering, Smti Ankita Mishra, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Keyi Panyor District, expressed concern over the growing preference for modern sports such as badminton, tennis and football, while traditional games risk being forgotten. She highlighted that through Seva Sankalp Utsav, the government is making efforts to promote and revive the country’s traditional sporting heritage. Emphasising that sports instil discipline, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition, she urged the participants to perform well at the state-level competition and bring recognition to the district.
Smti Nabam Piju, ZPC, fondly recalled her childhood days when traditional games such as Gulli Danda were an integral part of everyday life. Appreciating the government’s initiative to promote traditional sports through Seva Sankalp Utsav, she urged the state government to make the event a regular calendar event to ensure the sustained preservation and promotion of indigenous games. She also assured her support to the winning participants and encouraged them to bring laurels to Keyi Panyor District at the state level.
The sporting events were conducted with the support of match officials provided by the Keyi Panyor District Olympic Association, ensuring the smooth and orderly conduct of the competition.
As part of the programme, the ArSRLM, Keyi Panyor District, also installed an information kiosk and distributed Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to create awareness about various free skill development training programmes offered under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). The initiative aimed to inform and encourage eligible youth to avail themselves of skill development and employment-oriented training opportunities.
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation across various traditional sporting disciplines. The winners and position holders were as follows:
1. Archery: Shri Joram Ade (Yachuli Zilla)
2. Bamboo Climbing: Shri Neelam Bath (Deed Zilla)
3. Bamboo Race:
1st Position: Shri Raban Pangta (Yachuli Zilla)
2nd Position: Shri Taba Lej (Yazali Zilla)
3rd Position: Shri Khoda Tada (Deed Zilla)
4. Gulli Danda:
1st Position: Shri Licha Taja (Yazali Zilla)
2nd Position: Shri Jummar Karbak (Pitapool Zilla)
3rd Position: Shri Joram Lej (Yachuli Zilla)
5. Tug of War – Female:
1st Position: Deed Zilla
2nd Position: Yachuli Zilla
6. Tug of War – Male:
1st Position: Pitapool Zilla
2nd Position: Yazali Zilla
3rd Position: Yachuli Zilla
The competition provided a platform for participants from different Zilla Parishad Constituencies to showcase their traditional sporting skills, camaraderie and competitive spirit. It also underscored the importance of passing indigenous games on to younger generations as an integral part of the region’s cultural heritage.
The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.
