GANGTOK,: The Sikkim Olympic Association (SOA) today held its annual general meeting here which was attended by executive members of the affiliated sports associations.
A press release informs that the meeting discussed and passed resolutions on confirmation of the minutes of the meeting held on June 4, 2023 and annual report 2023-24; developmental plans for promotion of sports and conduction of district & State Games, 4th North East Games, and 38th National Games, Uttarakhand; affiliation of Cycling Association of Sikkim; and audited financial report 2023-24.
SOA general secretary Jas Lal Pradhan extended a warm welcome to all the executive members and presented the annual report 2023-24.
The House observed one minute silence on the sad demise of Thakur Rai, a renowned footballer of the State.
On the outset, SOA president Kuber Bhandari extended heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the Chief Minister for second term of the government. The meeting unanimously rejoiced the victory of the Chief Minister and the inclusion of sports in the ‘9 Guarantees of Golay’, the release mentions.
Bhandari initiated the discussions on the development of sports in the State and laid emphasis on planning by the associations for the Sikkim Olympic Mission and Sikkim to develop as sports hub in the country as given in ‘9 Guarantees of Golay’.
Various proposals were laid by the sports associations in the meeting with respect to infrastructures and grants to the sports associations. The meeting resolved to submit a consolidated proposal to the Chief Minister.
