Arunachal Pradesh’s Devi Dada made history by winning a bronze medal in the Kayaking Cross event at the 38th National Games, marking a significant achievement for the state in the realm of water sports.

Dada’s performance underscores the growing recognition of Arunachal Pradesh in adventure sports. Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend Dada, stating, “Your achievement will inspire many young athletes to pursue excellence in sports.”

This success is a result of years of dedicated training on the challenging river circuits of Arunachal Pradesh and further reinforces the state’s rising profile as a hub for water sports talent, as it continues to develop its sports infrastructure.