"1st North East Para Sports Meet"
Sikkimese Para Athletes achieved a historic milestone by winning four medals at the 1st North East Para Sports Meet, marking a proud moment for the state.
Phuntsok Tashi Bhutia, an Accounts Clerk at Kabi BAC, clinched Sikkim’s first-ever Gold Medal in Table Tennis by defeating Assam’s Manoj in the final with a 3-1 set victory. Nim Dorjee Tamang secured a Bronze Medal in the 100m Freestyle Swimming, while Sher Bahadur Thapa and D. B. Basnett each earned Bronze in Shot Put.
Under the guidance of the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs (SYA), Sikkim sent eight Para Athletes to participate in the prestigious event. Deputy Director Norbu Tshering Bhutia led the team as Manager, with Pema Chenzem Bhutia as Assistant Coach. Hon’ble Minister for SYA, Shri Raju Basnett, extended his best wishes to the athletes before their departure on November 24, in the presence of Secretary Shri M. T. Sherpa.
The Department of SYA also organized a short coaching camp at Khelgaon and Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, providing TA/DA and sports kits.
This victory not only celebrates individual achievements but also showcases Sikkim’s growing prominence in Para Sports.
Dr. R B Biswakarma.
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