PAKYONG, : Sichey Mavericks won the 23rd
Chief Minister’s Compound Archery Gold Cup held at Karthok, Pakyong, defeating
Green Tara 50-19 in the final today.
Sonam Gyaltsen Dukpa of Sichey
Mavericks won both the ‘Player of the Match’ and ‘Player of the Tournament’
awards.
The winner received a trophy
and Rs. 4.5 lakh, while the runner-up received Rs. 3.5 lakh.
The tournament, which began on
April 10, featured 15 teams from Sikkim, West Bengal and Bhutan.
Likewise, in the final of the
31-team traditional dart competition, Yawa Boys defeated Champo 7 with a score
of 98-36. Jigmee Wangchuk was named ‘Player of the Match’, while Laku Tshering
took home the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.
The final had Chief Minister
P.S. Golay as the chief guest. He congratulated Pakyong District Archery
Association for successfully organising the event at Karthok. He emphasised the
importance of archery as an old sport which, he said, should be preserved and
participated by all age groups. He also stressed that the establishment of the
new archery range at Karthok is a testament to the collaborative efforts made
to promote archery on a larger scale.
The Chief Minister informed
that sports events are being taken beyond Gangtok to create more opportunities
for local residents. He said, “We are moving many sports activities away from
Gangtok due to overcrowding and limited space for expansion. This year, we
havve organized various events outside the capital such as the volleyball
tournament at Rabong and Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament at
Jorethang. These events not only provide ample space for activities but also
create opportunities for local people to earn.”
He also announced the
sanctioning of a district-level archery academy at Karthok.
The Chief Minister appreciated
the efforts of area MLA Pamin Lepcha for initiating tea plantations in her
constituency to boost tourism and the economy. “Rhenock constituency has also
planned to adopt tea plantation for which we have allocated Rs. 50 lakh,” the
Chief Minister added.
To ease traffic congestion on
the Ranipool-Gangtok NH10, the Chief Minister announced construction of a cable
car system from Namli to Ranipool and further to STNM Hospital and a and bus
and taxi stand at Namli. He also informed that an alternate highway will be
constructed from Syari to Ranipool at a cost of Rs. 23 crore and a new highway from
Pakyong to Gangtok via Assam Lingzey and Chongay.
The Chief Minister commended Pakyong
ADC (Development) Robin Sewa and the team for their efforts in engaging staff
during the Field Friday initiative.
The event was attended by the
Chief Minister’s spouse Krishna Rai, Cabinet Ministers,
MLAs, advisors, zilla adhyaksha and upadhyaksha, department heads, dignitaries,
police officials and the general public.
Organized by Pakyong District
Archery Association in collaboration with the District Administration Centre,
Pakyong, the tournament was a part of the 50th Statehood day celebrations. It
was conducted under the banners of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Nasha Mukt
Sikkim Abhiyan, promoting a healthy and drug-free lifestyle through sports.
