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Five-a-Side futsal tournament kicks off at Yuksam as part of Pang-Lhabsol fest
Gyalshing, August 22 (IPR): A five-a-side futsal tournament kicked off at Norbugang, Yuksam, today as part of the ongoing Pang-Lhabsol (Neysol) Festival celebration.
Government contractor and philanthropist Mr Zamyang Kunga Kazi graced the second-day kick-off ceremony as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by government contractor Mr Tashi Chopel Bhutia as the guest of honour.
Also present on the occasion were Member of the Sikkim Arts, Culture and Heritage Development Board Mr Thupten Rinzing Bhutia, Zilla Panchayat Member Mr Yadhu Nath Chettri, Panchayat Member, Tashiding Mr Gyatso Bhutia, engineers from Yuksam BAC, and other local dignitaries.
The festival is being organised by the Pang-Lhabsol Festival Celebration Committee, Yuksam, under the patronage of Minister-cum-Area MLA Mr Tshering T Bhutia, with support from the Khangchendzonga National Park Division of the Forest & Environment Department and the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim.
A total of 30 futsal teams are participating in the tournament, which forms part of the grand eight-day Pang-Lhabsol (Neysol) Festival celebration at Yuksam. Six matches were played on the opening day.
In the inaugural match, Uprising United faced Bhutia Boys, with Bhutia Boys emerging victorious in a penalty shootout.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Mr Zamyang Kunga Kazi thanked the organising committee for inviting him to the occasion. He described Yuksam as a blessed land and appreciated the committee's initiative in organising the culturally rich festival on a grand scale. He highlighted the immense tourism potential of Yuksam and said that festivals such as Pang-Lhabsol can play an important role in promoting the area as a cultural and tourism destination. He further stressed the importance of unity and communal harmony among the diverse communities of Sikkim, emphasising the spirit of unity in diversity.
Cultural presentations by students and local cultural groups added further colour to the programme, showcasing the rich traditions and cultural diversity of the State.
Government contractor and philanthropist Mr Zamyang Kunga Kazi graced the second-day kick-off ceremony as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by government contractor Mr Tashi Chopel Bhutia as the guest of honour.
Also present on the occasion were Member of the Sikkim Arts, Culture and Heritage Development Board Mr Thupten Rinzing Bhutia, Zilla Panchayat Member Mr Yadhu Nath Chettri, Panchayat Member, Tashiding Mr Gyatso Bhutia, engineers from Yuksam BAC, and other local dignitaries.
The festival is being organised by the Pang-Lhabsol Festival Celebration Committee, Yuksam, under the patronage of Minister-cum-Area MLA Mr Tshering T Bhutia, with support from the Khangchendzonga National Park Division of the Forest & Environment Department and the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim.
A total of 30 futsal teams are participating in the tournament, which forms part of the grand eight-day Pang-Lhabsol (Neysol) Festival celebration at Yuksam. Six matches were played on the opening day.
In the inaugural match, Uprising United faced Bhutia Boys, with Bhutia Boys emerging victorious in a penalty shootout.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Mr Zamyang Kunga Kazi thanked the organising committee for inviting him to the occasion. He described Yuksam as a blessed land and appreciated the committee's initiative in organising the culturally rich festival on a grand scale. He highlighted the immense tourism potential of Yuksam and said that festivals such as Pang-Lhabsol can play an important role in promoting the area as a cultural and tourism destination. He further stressed the importance of unity and communal harmony among the diverse communities of Sikkim, emphasising the spirit of unity in diversity.
Cultural presentations by students and local cultural groups added further colour to the programme, showcasing the rich traditions and cultural diversity of the State.
