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1st Governor’s Archery Gold Cup Culminates with Team Green Tara Emerging Victorious
Gangtok, September 29 (IPR):
The 1st Governor’s Archery Gold Cup, organised by the Sikkim Archery Association, culminated today at the Tatangchen Archery Field in the presence of the Chief Guest, Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur, and Guest of Honour, Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang.
Minister-cum-President, Sikkim Archery Association, Mr Sonam Lama, in his welcome address, highlighted that Sikkim was the first state in the country to organise the Governor’s Archery Gold Cup. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang, sports in the state have been making significant strides.
He further highlighted that the tournament had attracted attention beyond the state, with the event being telecast live and watched by audiences across the country and internationally. He described this as a significant achievement for Sikkim and its sporting community.
Mr Lama also stated that the tournament provides an important platform to identify and nurture emerging talent. He said the government is committed to developing sporting talent in Sikkim and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat. He added that sustained efforts are being made to provide opportunities to aspiring sportspersons and prepare them to represent the state and the country at the highest levels.
He also acknowledged the efforts being made to promote other sporting disciplines, including cricket and football, through initiatives and tournaments such as the Sikkim Premier League.
The tournament commenced on August 22, with 19 teams participating: TAC GTK Blue, Navey Shotak, Sheraboo, Sochyagang GT, Gyalshing Red, KRG Ralong 1, Yangsel Nyngma, MAC Blue, Sichey Mavericks, Datsha Era AC, Namchi TAC, Gyalshing Blue, KRG Ralong 2, D.D. Pow, TAC GTK Red, Tatangchen, MAC Red, Dhokbu, and Green Tara.
The final was played between Green Tara and Dhokbu, with Green Tara emerging victorious after a hard-fought contest. Green Tara scored 53 out of 66 Karey, while runners-up Dhokbu scored 46 out of 63 Karey at the end of Round 20.
Mr Tshering Gyurmee of Team Green Tara was adjudged Man of the Match, while Mr Chencho Rinzing of Sochyagang GT was named Man of the Tournament.
The event also witnessed the felicitation of Senior Archer Mr Pezo Tshering Bhutia and the posthumous felicitation of Senior Archer Lt. Ongchuk Bhutia. Mr Mema Bhutia was also felicitated for his contribution towards safeguarding Sikkimese traditions. Government contractors-cum-social workers Mr Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal and Mr Roshan Agarwal were also felicitated.
Awards were also presented to Thimpay, Mr Palden Tshering Bhutia, and Match Commissioners Mr Chidup Tshering Bhutia and Mr Jigmee Lepcha.
The event was attended by Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Secretaries, HODs of various departments , members of the Sikkim Archery Association, participating teams, and other stakeholders.
The 1st Governor’s Archery Gold Cup, organised by the Sikkim Archery Association, culminated today at the Tatangchen Archery Field in the presence of the Chief Guest, Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur, and Guest of Honour, Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang.
Minister-cum-President, Sikkim Archery Association, Mr Sonam Lama, in his welcome address, highlighted that Sikkim was the first state in the country to organise the Governor’s Archery Gold Cup. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang, sports in the state have been making significant strides.
He further highlighted that the tournament had attracted attention beyond the state, with the event being telecast live and watched by audiences across the country and internationally. He described this as a significant achievement for Sikkim and its sporting community.
Mr Lama also stated that the tournament provides an important platform to identify and nurture emerging talent. He said the government is committed to developing sporting talent in Sikkim and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat. He added that sustained efforts are being made to provide opportunities to aspiring sportspersons and prepare them to represent the state and the country at the highest levels.
He also acknowledged the efforts being made to promote other sporting disciplines, including cricket and football, through initiatives and tournaments such as the Sikkim Premier League.
The tournament commenced on August 22, with 19 teams participating: TAC GTK Blue, Navey Shotak, Sheraboo, Sochyagang GT, Gyalshing Red, KRG Ralong 1, Yangsel Nyngma, MAC Blue, Sichey Mavericks, Datsha Era AC, Namchi TAC, Gyalshing Blue, KRG Ralong 2, D.D. Pow, TAC GTK Red, Tatangchen, MAC Red, Dhokbu, and Green Tara.
The final was played between Green Tara and Dhokbu, with Green Tara emerging victorious after a hard-fought contest. Green Tara scored 53 out of 66 Karey, while runners-up Dhokbu scored 46 out of 63 Karey at the end of Round 20.
Mr Tshering Gyurmee of Team Green Tara was adjudged Man of the Match, while Mr Chencho Rinzing of Sochyagang GT was named Man of the Tournament.
The event also witnessed the felicitation of Senior Archer Mr Pezo Tshering Bhutia and the posthumous felicitation of Senior Archer Lt. Ongchuk Bhutia. Mr Mema Bhutia was also felicitated for his contribution towards safeguarding Sikkimese traditions. Government contractors-cum-social workers Mr Kamlesh Kumar Agarwal and Mr Roshan Agarwal were also felicitated.
Awards were also presented to Thimpay, Mr Palden Tshering Bhutia, and Match Commissioners Mr Chidup Tshering Bhutia and Mr Jigmee Lepcha.
The event was attended by Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Secretaries, HODs of various departments , members of the Sikkim Archery Association, participating teams, and other stakeholders.
