PAKYONG, (IPR): The fourth quarter-final of the 23rd Chief Minister’s Compound
Archery Gold Cup took place Monday at Karthok Archery Field in Pakyong.
The
day's event was graced by Advisor, Forest & Environment department, Tenzing
Norbu Lamtha, as the chief guest alongside Advisor to CM, Bishnu Kumar
Khatiwada, and Zilla Adhakshya Pakyong District, Laden Lhamu Bhutia.
The
tournament is being organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Nasha
Mukt Sikkim Abhiyan, in commemoration of the 50th year of Sikkim’s Statehood.
The
tournament is being held under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Nasha Mukt
Sikkim Abhiyan campaigns, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s Statehood.
It is organised by the Pakyong District Archery Association in collaboration
with the District Administration Centre, Pakyong.
In
today’s match, Tathangchen Gold faced off against Menamla Blue and claimed a
decisive win with a score of 60–07. Chedup Tshering Bhutia of Tathangchen Gold
was named ‘Man of the Match’ for his performance.
The
dart competition also witnessed action, with Champo 7 defeating Yangla Boys
North in the opening match, followed by RKA Boys overcoming Yakten Boys in the
next round.
Following
the matches, the guests toured the venue, engaged with participants, and took
part in kite flying session.
Additional
attractions at the venue included a health camp, PMJAY registration booths,
stalls run by Self Help Groups, traditional huts, and a display of various
types of bows and arrows.
Cultural
programmes added color to the day, with traditional dances performed by Parakha
GPU teams.
To
encourage women to embrace archery as a sport and showcase their skills, an
exhibition match between the women's team of Bhutan and the team from the
Pakyong District Archery Association is scheduled for April 22.
The
tournament began on April 10 and is set to conclude on April 27.
Also
in attendance were the panchayat members, officials from various line
departments, NDRF officials, local gentry, and the general public.
