APSC JAA 2025: First-ever Border Adventure Race in India

3rd National Adventure Racing Championship

Event Overview

• Edition: 3rd National Adventure Racing Championship
• Special Feature: First-ever Border Adventure Race in India
• Location: Menchuka, Arunachal Pradesh (near the Indo-China border)
• Organized by: NthAdventure in partnership with the Department of Tourism

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Winners & Highlights

• Overall Winner: Team VAMA (Malaysia)
  • Earned direct entry to the Adventure Racing World Championship 2025
• 2nd Place: Menchuka Cycling Club (Local team)
• 3rd Place: Team Ziro (Local team)
• Chief Guest: Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh

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Adventure Race Features

• Multi-discipline endurance race including:
  • Mountain biking
  • Trail running
  • Kayaking
  • Rope work
  • Navigation
• Terrain: High-altitude, rugged terrain of Eastern Himalayas

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Significance

• Promotes adventure tourism in Arunachal Pradesh
• Boosts visibility of border areas as tourism and sports destinations
• Encourages youth participation in extreme sports and national integration
• Enhances India’s profile in international adventure sports