Boleng, a town in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district, will host the Asian Rafting Championships 2026 in October, a development that is expected to elevate the state’s profile in adventure sports and tourism.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Ojing Tasing, the MLA for Boleng, met separately with senior sports administrators to review the preparations for the five‑day tournament scheduled for 5 to 9 October.
In a post on X, Khandu said the event offers an exciting opportunity to showcase Arunachal Pradesh’s spectacular rivers, natural landscapes, adventure sports potential, and local hospitality on an international stage.
Tasing echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the championship would position the state as a premier destination for white‑water sports in Asia. The competition will take place on the Simang River, a tributary of the Siang River that flows through the Siang valley in Boleng, where Asia’s top paddlers will compete.
