PAKYONG, (IPR): Celebrating the sport of bow and arrow, the 23rd Chief Minister’s Compound Archery Gold Cup event enters its seventh day at Karthok Archery Field, Pakyong today.
MLA-cum-Advisor of Urban Development and Food and Civil Supplies, Delay Namgyal Barfungpa, graced the occasion as the chief guest, alongside former chairman, Sikkim Khadi Board, Chung Chung Bhutia as the guest of honour, accompanied by MLA cum Advisor and the president of the Organising Committee, Pamin Lepcha.
The day featured a thrilling archery match between PDAA (Pakyong) and Gyalsing UNITED, wherein Gyalsing UNITED scored 87-05 and became victorious.
“The Man of the Match” was accorded to Tashi Wangchuk Drukpa from Gyalsing UNITED for his performance during the match.
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's Statehood, the event is being organised to promote the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and the Nasha Mukt Sikkim Abhiyan. Likewise, the initiative is conducted by the Pakyong District Archery Association in collaboration with the District Administration Centre (DAC), Pakyong.
In a colourful celebration of heritage, the spirit of traditional games of kite flying and dart competitions is also being played.
Following the events, the dignitaries took a stroll through the stalls, discovering the traditional huts and exploring the archery displays. They further participated and rekindled their connection with the traditional sport, bringing a charm to the event.
Various cultural performances were also showcased by Rolep GPU and Samsing GPU, offering a glimpse of cultural heritage.
Also in attendance were zilla adhakshya, panchayat members, officials from the Pakyong District Archery Association and the general public.