Press Release
Press Release from Sikkim Olympic Association
Information & Public Relations Department
Gangtok, 12 August 2024:
Sikkim Olympic Association and all Sports Associations extend gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister for dedicating the budget for the financial year 2024-25 to the people of Sikkim with objective to achieve “Sunaulo and Samridhi” Sikkim. The Government is making participatory approach as mantra to achieve the desired goal. The Association heartily welcomes the allocation of funds in the budget 2024-25 for the development of Sports in the State. The formation of Sports Development Board with allocation of fund is a welcome step for the promotion sports in the state. The Association is very thankful for allocation of funds for- grants in aid to Sports Associations, incentives to athletes and stipend for Sports Academies of the Districts. The state will have two State of the art sports Academies in the name of Olympians namely Tarundeep Rai Archery Academy and Jaslal Pradhan Boxing Academy for which allocation of funds for the constructions have been made. These academies are not only honouring the athletes but also will inspire sikkimese athletes to become Olympians. The Sikkim Olympic Association appeals all youngsters to come forward and avail the opportunities created by the Government.
Sikkim Olympic Association and all Sports Associations extend gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister for dedicating the budget for the financial year 2024-25 to the people of Sikkim with objective to achieve “Sunaulo and Samridhi” Sikkim. The Government is making participatory approach as mantra to achieve the desired goal. The Association heartily welcomes the allocation of funds in the budget 2024-25 for the development of Sports in the State. The formation of Sports Development Board with allocation of fund is a welcome step for the promotion sports in the state. The Association is very thankful for allocation of funds for- grants in aid to Sports Associations, incentives to athletes and stipend for Sports Academies of the Districts. The state will have two State of the art sports Academies in the name of Olympians namely Tarundeep Rai Archery Academy and Jaslal Pradhan Boxing Academy for which allocation of funds for the constructions have been made. These academies are not only honouring the athletes but also will inspire sikkimese athletes to become Olympians. The Sikkim Olympic Association appeals all youngsters to come forward and avail the opportunities created by the Government.