India, Dec. 3 -- justify;">Mechukha in Arunachal Pradesh is set to gain global attention next year as it prepares to host India and Asia's sole Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) Qualifier in November 2026. The event will serve as the only regional gateway to the AR World Championship in 2027, bringing elite endurance racers, adventure athletes and international teams to the frontier valley near the Indo-Tibet border.

The announcement was made in Itanagar during a press briefing attended by Ajita Madan, Co-founder of Nth Adventure; Race Director Sayeesha Kirani; AR World Series CEO Heidi Muller; and International Race Director Stephan Muller. The organizers said that the selection of Mechukha reflects the region's growing reputation as...