Boleng in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh will host the Asian Rafting Championships 2026 from October 5 to 9, 2026. The five-day event will take place on the Siang River — a major Brahmaputra tributary known for its powerful whitewater rapids, making it one of India's premier river rafting destinations. This is a significant achievement for Arunachal Pradesh's sports tourism and adventure sports ecosystem. The event will feature rafting teams from across Asia competing in sprint, slalom, and long-distance categories. Arunachal Pradesh CM: Pema Khandu (BJP).
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Asian Rafting Championships 2026 to Be Held in Boleng, Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh — October 5-9, 2026
Key Points
- Boleng in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh will host the Asian Rafting Championships 2026 from October 5 to 9, 2026
- The five-day event will take place on the Siang River — a major Brahmaputra tributary known for its powerful whitewater rapids, making it one of India's premier river rafting destinations
- This is a significant achievement for Arunachal Pradesh's sports tourism and adventure sports ecosystem
- The event will feature rafting teams from across Asia competing in sprint, slalom, and long-distance categories
- Arunachal Pradesh CM: Pema Khandu (BJP)
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• Asian Rafting Championships 2026: Boleng, Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh; October 5-9, 2026 • Venue: Siang River (major Brahmaputra tributary); premier whitewater rafting destination • Significance: boosts Arunachal Pradesh sports tourism + adventure sports ecosystem • Arunachal Pradesh: CM Pema Khandu (BJP); capital Itanagar; borders China, Bhutan, Myanmar
