Promote Archery in Ladakh

Sir,
Refer news item ‘Locals, foreigners participate in Archery event’ DE Sept 4.
Despite Archery being the traditional sport of Ladakh, it is to say with dismay that this game has not received much attention in this region.
Rather this game is on a decline. This fact can be corroborated from the fact that among the participants there was none from the X-generation who eventually have to hold bow and arrow in the future.
In case some steps are not taken right now, there are apprehensions that this game would be lost for ever. Besides, this game has to be taken on modern lines.
This dismal performance of Indian archery contingent during London Olympics 2012. shows clearly that there is lack of talent in the country. Ladakhis, for whom, this game is traditional could contribute very much. The need of the hour is to promote this game on modern lines keeping in international standards in view, throughout the Ladakh division.
Mere participation in this game for the sake of entertainment is not going to do any good to this traditional game.
Yours etc…
Tsering Dorjay
Nyoma Ladakh

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