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Lhakpa Tsering to Represent India at 2025 Asia Cross Country Rally

He will tackle the nine-day, 3,400-kilometer Thailand course in a Toyota Hilux backed by JK Tyre.

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Overview

  • The rally, which starts and finishes in Pattaya, runs from August 8 to 16 across forests, mountain trails and riverbeds.
  • Tsering’s campaign receives logistical and technical support from Arunachal Pradesh’s Department of Youth Affairs, Tanor Engineering and Doc Rider.
  • The Asia Cross Country Rally, dubbed the “Dakar of the East,” features teams from over ten Asian nations including Thailand, Indonesia and Japan.
  • Arunachal Pradesh officials view Tsering’s entry as central to their strategy for promoting adventure sports, eco-tourism and youth talent development.
  • JK Tyre sees the rally programme as an extension of its ongoing effort to nurture motorsport talent in Northeast India.