PAKYONG, (IPR): Pakyong District Collector Tashi Chophel presided over the
felicitation ceremony of two remarkable athletes from DAC Pakyong at Rorathang
today. The athletes participated in the 10th World Strengthlifting &
Incline Bench Press Championships 2023.
The
prestigious event, attended by 13 countries at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium
in Hyderabad, served as the perfect stage for these extraordinary individuals
to showcase their exceptional skills and dedication.
Chewang
Bhutia, the Personal Security Officer to the District Collector, secured gold
medal in the fiercely competitive 80kg category.
Another
outstanding achiever is Rikila Bhutia, an employee of the District
Administrative Office (DAC). She triumphantly obtained a well-deserved bronze
medal in the highly competitive 50kg category.
Likewise,
the day also marked the warm welcome of the new SDMs while bidding farewell to
the former Magistrates.
The DC
Pakyong commended the athletes for their unparalleled dedication and hard work,
which led to their remarkable achievements on the international stage. He
wholeheartedly congratulated them for their outstanding performance and assured
them of his unwavering support for their continuous growth and development in
their respective sports.
Furthermore,
the DC Pakyong extended his heartfelt gratitude to all the former officers for
their unwavering dedication and exceptional performance throughout their
respective tenures. He also extends his sincere best wishes for their future
endeavors.
The event
also had the presence of Laden Lhamu Bhutia, Zilla Adhakshya; Prabha Pradhan,
Zilla Upadhakshya; Inchung Bhutia, Advisor Food & Civil Supplies
Department, along with Anupa Tamling, ADC Pakyong and officers from various
departments and the staff of DAC Pakyong.
