Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar today felicitated the Wushu cadets of the Boys Sports Company, Assam Regimental Centre (ARC), Shillong, at a special ceremony held in Raj Bhavan.
These young athletes were honoured for their outstanding performances and dedication to the martial art of Wushu by excelling in various Wushu national and international sporting events., bringing honour to their regiment and the Northeastern region.
Assam regimental centre has an old association with Raj Bhavan as it was established in 1941 in Raj Bhavan Meghalaya during the Second World War for fighting on the eastern front.
Brigadier Vikas Rai Shandilya presented the Governor with a souvenir representing the aged-old collaboration.
Brig. Vikas and Lt. Col. Manoj Kumar Chand briefed the Governor about the Assam Regiment Centre’s initiatives in Wushu, Football and various sports.
The Governor lauded the team of officers and cadets for their commitment and fortitude, emphasizing the significance of discipline and resilience in shaping young champions.
Addressing the cadets he said, “Your achievements in Wushu reflect not just personal excellence but embody the spirit of service, discipline and national pride. It is heartening to see you uphold the highest standards of sporting excellence under the aegis of the Assam Regimental Centre.”
Following the ceremony, the cadets were guided on an educational tour of Raj Bhavan. They were introduced to the architectural history of the building, its role in state governance, and the values of leadership and civic duty that it represents.
In his remarks, the Governor underscored the importance of promoting indigenous sports like Wushu to harness youth potential and foster national identity through athletic endeavour.
