Yupia, April 19 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday evening declared open the 4th Arunachal State Games 2025 in a glittering opening ceremony held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia.

Conveying best wishes to the athletes from across the state, Khandu lauded the dedication and hard work put in by them that has raised Arunachal Pradesh as one of the best sporting states in recent years.

"Arunachal Pradesh has recorded one of its best performances at the recently concluded 38th National Games, standing 2nd in the Northeast, with our sportspersons winning 13 medals at this prestigious event. As we strive for excellence, we are committed to intensifying our efforts to secure a top 10 rank at the upcoming 39th Nation...