Bringing laurels to Arunachal Pradesh, blind football athlete Marbom Boje has been selected for the Indian team for the 2026 Asian Para Games.
Boje is being supported under the Chief Minister’s Athlete Coaching and Empowerment Scheme (CM ACES), which aims to nurture sporting talent and empower athletes to excel at national and international levels.
His selection is being hailed as another proud milestone for the CM ACES initiative and a shining example of how targeted support can help athletes overcome challenges and reach global platforms.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Boje on his achievement and extended best wishes to the Indian contingent.
“Wishing Boje and the entire Indian team the very best. May you bring glory to the nation!” the Chief Minister said.