Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is hosting the 15th All India Police Archery Championship 2026–27 from October 22 to 26 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Khelgaon, Ranchi, according to the state’s Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD).
The five-day sporting event will bring police archery competition to the state, with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren scheduled to attend the opening and closing ceremonies, respectively.
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar to Inaugurate Championship
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will attend the inauguration ceremony on October 22 as the chief guest. The opening ceremony will formally mark the start of the championship at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium.
The event is being organised as part of the All India Police Archery Championship for the 2026–27 season, with Ranchi serving as the host city.
CM Hemant Soren to Attend Closing Ceremony on October 26
Chief Minister Hemant Soren is scheduled to attend the closing ceremony on October 26 as the chief guest. The ceremony will mark the conclusion of the five-day championship.
The state government’s announcement highlighted the participation of the Governor and Chief Minister in the two key ceremonies, placing the event on Jharkhand’s sporting calendar.
Khelgaon to Host Five-Day Sporting Event
The championship will take place at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Khelgaon, Ranchi, from October 22 to 26. The venue will host the competition throughout the scheduled period.
The announcement was shared by IPRD Jharkhand on social media. Further details, including participating police teams, competition categories and event results, were not included in the post.
