Army, Youth club celebrates World Youth Skills Day

To commemorate World Youth Skills Day 2026, Spearhead Division of Spearcorps, in association with the Youth Club of Menchuka, organised a Marathon and an interactive motivational programme for the youth and students of Menchuka. The initiative reflected the shared commitment of the Indian Army and the local community towards empowering youth through fitness, education and skill development.

The marathon witnessed enthusiastic participation from nearly 200 boys, girls and local residents alongside Indian Army personnel. The event was graced by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Menchuka Tana Yaho, Army officers and two distinguished sporting personalities from Arunachal Pradesh who served as Race Ambassadors—Jyoti Mane, the first athlete from the State to win a medal at the National Games, and Tajum Dere, the first cyclist from Arunachal Pradesh to qualify for the National Games 2025.

Cash prizes of Rs 15,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 were awarded to the winners securing the first, second and third positions respectively in both the boys’ and girls’ categories.