CM Hemant Soren Invited as Chief Guest for All India Police Archery Meet
Synopsis
ADG of Jharkhand Armed Police Priya Dubey called on Chief Minister Hemant Soren on October 23 and invited him as chief guest to the closing ceremony of the 15th All India Police Archery Competition 2026-27, set for October 26 at Khelgaon, Ranchi.
Key Takeaways
ADG Priya Dubey of Jharkhand Armed Police paid a courtesy call on CM Hemant Soren on October 23, 2026 .
CM Soren has been formally invited as chief guest for the closing ceremony of the 15th All India Police Archery Competition 2026-27 .
The closing ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026 , at Khelgaon , Ranchi.
The tournament is part of the annual All India Police Sports calendar aimed at building inter-state coordination and physical fitness among police personnel.
Jharkhand, with its strong tribal archery tradition, regularly uses Khelgaon for national-level competitions.
A top Jharkhand police officer called on Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday, October 23, 2026, carrying a formal invitation to grace the closing ceremony of a national-level police archery competition — one that puts Ranchi's Khelgaon on the map as a hub for inter-state police sport.
The Chief Minister's Office confirmed that Additional Director General of Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP), Priya Dubey, paid a courtesy call on CM Soren and invited him to attend the 15th All India Police Archery Competition 2026-27 as the chief guest. The closing ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026, at Khelgaon, Ranchi's dedicated sports complex.
Khelgaon hosts a national stage for police archers
Khelgaon, Ranchi's prominent multi-sport facility, has served as the venue for several state and national-level athletic events over the years. Hosting the 15th edition of one of India's premier inter-state police archery competitions underscores the complex's standing as a reliable national competition venue.
The All India Police Sports competitions are organised annually by state police departments and the Bureau of Police Research and Development to foster physical fitness, inter-state camaraderie, and specialised skill-building across India's police forces. Archery, a discipline with deep roots in Jharkhand's tribal sporting culture, carries particular resonance in a state that has produced national and international-level archers.
ADG Priya Dubey's courtesy call
Such courtesy calls — where senior officials formally request the Chief Minister's presence at major public events — are standard protocol in state administration. ADG Priya Dubey, who heads the Jharkhand Armed Police, leads the force responsible for internal security and specialised operations in the state. Her invitation signals that the JAP is at the centre of organising this edition of the tournament.
If CM Soren attends on October 26, his remarks at the closing ceremony will be closely watched for any signal on the state government's priorities around police welfare and sporting investment — two areas Jharkhand has been keen to highlight under his administration.
Point of View
Hosting the 15th edition of a national police archery meet at Khelgaon carries added weight given the state's tribal archery heritage and its aspirations to position Ranchi as a credible national sports venue. CM Soren's attendance — or absence — on October 26 will be a small but telling indicator of how the government balances ceremonial visibility with its broader sports and police welfare commitments.
NationPress
23 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 15th All India Police Archery Competition 2026-27?
It is a national-level archery tournament organised for police personnel from across India, held annually under the All India Police Sports framework to promote fitness and inter-state competition. The 15th edition is being held at Khelgaon, Ranchi, in October 2026.
Where is Khelgaon located?
Khelgaon is a major sports complex in Ranchi , the capital of Jharkhand, used for state and national-level athletic and archery events.
Who is ADG Priya Dubey?
Priya Dubey is the Additional Director General of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP), the state police wing responsible for internal security and specialised operations in Jharkhand.
When is the closing ceremony of the All India Police Archery Competition in Ranchi?
The closing ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026 , at Khelgaon, Ranchi, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren invited as the chief guest.
Why is archery significant in Jharkhand?
Archery has deep cultural and sporting roots in Jharkhand's tribal communities, and the state has produced several nationally and internationally recognised archers, making it a natural fit to host a national police archery championship.
