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| Boys Football Winner Team Papum Pare and The Girls Football Winner Team East Kameng. |
Aalo, May 25:
The State Level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy 2026 concluded with thrilling finals in football and volleyball, highlighting the growing sporting talent and competitive spirit among youths from across Arunachal Pradesh.
In the much-anticipated Boys’ Football Final, Papum Pare defeated Lower Siang in a dramatic penalty shootout after both teams remained locked 1–1 during regular time. Papum Pare eventually emerged victorious 4–3 in the shootout to lift the championship trophy.
Papum Pare received a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000 along with trophies, medals and certificates, while runners-up Lower Siang received Rs 1,00,000. Tai Raju of Papum Pare, wearing Jersey No. 5, was adjudged the Best Player in Boys’ Football and awarded Rs 15,000.
In the Girls’ Football Final, East Kameng emerged champions after defeating Namsai 3–1 in an exciting contest. Sonia Rangmo (Jersey No. 15) opened the scoring for East Kameng in the 6th minute before Mema Keno (Jersey No. 5) doubled the lead in the 26th minute.
Namsai fought back before halftime as Osi Pegu (Jersey No. 7) found the net in the 34th minute. However, Sonia Rangmo sealed the victory for East Kameng with her second goal of the match in the 56th minute.
East Kameng received a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000 along with trophies, medals and certificates, while runners-up Namsai received Rs 1,00,000. Miss Yanyang Samyor of Shi Yomi, wearing Jersey No. 10, was adjudged the Best Player in Girls’ Football and awarded Rs 15,000.
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| Boys Volleyball Winner Team Kurung Kumey and Girls Volleyball Winner Team Capital Complex. |
In the Girls’ Volleyball Final, Capital Complex lifted the championship trophy after defeating Keyi Panyor in an exciting three-set encounter with scores of 25–22, 20–25 and 15–9.
Capital Complex received a cash award of Rs 1,00,000, while runners-up Keyi Panyor received Rs 75,000. Miss Teresa Yangfo of Capital Complex, wearing Jersey No. 7, was declared the Best Player in Girls’ Volleyball and awarded Rs 15,000.
In the Boys’ Volleyball Final, Kurung Kumey defeated Upper Subansiri with scores of 25–22, 22–25 and 15–10 to claim the title.
Kurung Kumey received Rs 1,00,000 as prize money, while runners-up Upper Subansiri received Rs 75,000. Mr. Popmar Bulo of Upper Subansiri, wearing Jersey No. 3, was named the Best Player in Boys’ Volleyball and awarded Rs 15,000.
The programme concluded with the felicitation of all District Sports Officers and technical officials of football and volleyball for their dedicated efforts towards the successful conduct of the tournament.
The successful completion of the tournament once again showcased the immense sporting talent, discipline and competitive spirit among the youths of Arunachal Pradesh.
