ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The Independence Day Lok Bhavan Games and Sports Competition 2026 concluded here today.
The five-day competition featured events such as badminton, table tennis, tug-of-war, and Pickleball, a fast-growing racket sport introduced by Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar to promote active living and recreational fitness.
Aimed at encouraging a culture of health, fitness, and teamwork, the Governor’s Secretariat, under the leadership of the Commissioner to the Governor, organized the Competition themed ‘Physically Strong, Mentally Awake, Morally Straight’, reflecting the Governor’s vision of nurturing individuals who are healthy in body, alert in mind, and guided by strong moral values.
The Governor, who actively participated in the sporting activities, emphasized that physical fitness is not merely a personal pursuit but a vital component of a disciplined and productive life. He noted that sports cultivate perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and integrity while helping individuals remain physically robust and mentally agile.
Chief Organizer of the Competition, Anand Pait, FAO Governor’s Secretariat, stated that more than hundred players including women of Lok Bhavan and various attached departments participated in the competition.
In the Pickleball Doubles (Above 45 Years) category, Second-in-Command Ramesh Chand and Subedar Karn Singh Shekhawat emerged as winners, while Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik and Subedar Chob Singh secured the runners-up position. In the Pickleball Doubles (Under 45 Years) category, Major Satyam Pant and Shri Duyu Nabin clinched the title, with Shri Bhawani Singh and Md. Khaliq of Team ITBP finished as runners-up.
In the Badminton Doubles (Above 45 years) category, Pawan Kumar Sain and Samuel Changkija emerged as winners, while Subedar Karn Singh Shekhawat and Kumar Rai ended as runner-up. In the Badminton Doubles (U-45) category, Pradeep Bisht and Sunil Kujur claimed the title, with Tati Pabin and Tana Boji finishing as runners-up.
In the Mixed Doubles event, Dr Jennifer Tayeng and Major Satyam Pant were declared winners, while Yumme Taipodia Takam and Ajoy Kumar Gupta secured the runners-up spot.
In the Tug-of-War competition, Team Lok Bhavan Household emerged victorious in a closely contested event that also featured teams from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Governor’s Security Cell, and Governor’s Secretariat.
In Table Tennis, Ajoy Kumar Gupta won the championship, while Anand Pait finished as the runner-up.
The winners and runners-up will be felicitated by the Governor during the Independence Day celebrations at Lok Bhavan on August 15.