Raipur - The grand finale of the 14th All India Police Archery Competition 2025-26, organized by the Chhattisgarh Police, concluded today in Durg under the chief patronage of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. Chief Minister Sai welcomed the athletes, coaches, and officers from various states and central forces and praised their performance. Addressing the ceremony, Chief Minister Sai said that police personnel, while maintaining law and order, are also excelling in sports, a testament to their discipline and dedication. He said that archery has been a unique identity of the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh, and the state government is developing sports infrastructure on a mission mode. An archery academy is being developed in Jashpur and national-level sports facilities are being developed in Nava Raipur. The Chief Minister said that sports promote discipline, health, and self-confidence, and also create new career opportunities for youth. To encourage athletes, the state government is providing attractive incentives to Olympic medal winners. He urged youth to participate in sports and urged parents to encourage their children. At the event, School Education Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav spoke about Chhattisgarh's tribal traditions and rich archery heritage. During the ceremony, the Chief Minister honored six outstanding teams - CISF, Rajasthan, CRPF, Uttar Pradesh, BSF and ITBP - by presenting them shields and announced the formal closing of the competition. Ahiwara MLA Shri Domanlal Korsevada, Director General of Police Shri Arun Dev Gautam, public representatives and police department officials were present on the occasion.