
Sri Vijaya Puram, November 14: The Island Beach Games 2026 began at Ramnagar Beach, Diglipur, today. The two-day event, scheduled for November 14 and 15, is being organised by the District Administration, Diglipur, in collaboration with the Information, Publicity and Tourism and Rural Development Departments.
Up-Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad, North and Middle Andaman, Mrs. Arpona Roy inaugurated the event as Chief Guest in the presence of the Assistant Commissioner, Diglipur, the Pradhan of Ramnagar, invited dignitaries, PRI members, participants and the public.
The competitions included volleyball and kabaddi. The games provide a platform for participants to showcase their talent and teamwork, according to the release.
The event is part of an effort to promote Ramnagar Beach, which has received Blue Flag certification, as a destination for tourism, sports and community activities. The District Administration thanked the participating departments, supporting organisations, volunteers and the public for their cooperation.