Governor’s Gold Cup: NORTHEAST UNITED IN FINALS
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Northeast United FC has reached the final of the 40th Governor’s Gold Cup football tournament being played here at Paljor Stadium.
The Shillong-based club overcame a strong Gokulam FC Kerala 2-0 in the semi-final played under floodlights on Wednesday evening. Both goals came in the second half.
Gokulam FC made several attempts to find an equalizer but were thwarted by some excellent goalkeeping from Northeast United goalie Arman Tamang who was declared as the Man of the Match.
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The Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino in Gangtok celebrated the advent of the festive season with a traditional cake-mixing ceremony. Featuring a blend of premium dried fruits, aromatic spices, and select liquors, the event embodied the spirit of Christmas while fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
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The Sikkim Amateur Taekwondo Association is taking part in the World Taekwondo Poomsea Championship to be held in Hong Kong from November 30 to December 5. Nine players and one coach from Sikkim are in the team.
The team spoke with the media today and shared about their preparations. They also appealed for support from the State government.
40th Governor’s Gold Cup: Chennaiyin FC stuns Nepal club to reach semis
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The young colts of Chennaiyin FC stunned tournament favourites Church Boys United, Nepal 1-0 to clinch a semi-final berth in the 40th Governor’s Gold Cup here at Paljor Stadium.
Vishal R scored the all-important goal in the 86th minute to secure the hard-fought victory for the Chennai team. He was declared the ‘Man of the Match’ in the game played under floodlights on Tuesday evening.
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CM Prem Singh Tamang’s Surprise Appearance Delights Fans at Governor’s Gold Cup
GANGTOK, November 19, (IPR): Football enthusiasts at the 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024 were treated to an unexpected and heartwarming moment this evening as Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang made a surprise appearance at the event.
Amidst the cheers and excitement of the evening, the Chief Minister joined the local crowd in the hillside gallery, immersing himself in the electrifying atmosphere. His presence brought an added spark to the already thrilling quarterfinal clash between Chennaiyin FC, ISL (Reserve team) and Church Boys United, Nepal.
As he cheered alongside the fans, Mr. Tamang’s genuine enjoyment and camaraderie with the public resonated deeply, highlighting his love for the game and his connection with the people. His surprise visit added an emotional touch to the evening, leaving spectators and players alike inspired by his support for the sport.
The Governor’s Gold Cup continues to be a celebration of football and community, made even more memorable by moments like these.
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The clubs from Malaysia and Dubai have expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister PS Golay and Sikkim Football Association for giving them an opportunity to play in the 40th Governor’s Gold Cup football tournament in Sikkim.
Though both the foreign clubs exited from the tournament, KDN FC (Malaysia) and Royal FC (Dubai) coaches mentioned that playing in a different weather and altitude lead to their weak performances. Just a day before the match, six players from KDN FC suffered from diarrhoea and could not play. Key players from Royal FC could not make this trip due to visa issues, it was shared at a press meet on Tuesday.
Chief Minister PS Tamang inaugurated and dedicated the newly remodelled BL house to the people of the Bhutia Lepcha community today. He was also felicitated by the two communities at Manan Kendra.
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Medica North Bengal Clinic, now part of Manipal Hospitals, in collaboration with Central Referral Hospital (CRH), Tadong, has launched a Monthly Medical Exchange Programme. Specialists in Gastroenterology, Neurology, Urology, Cardiology, and Oncology will visit CRH to provide expert consultations and tailored treatments, bridging healthcare gaps and enhancing patient care in Sikkim.
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40th Governor’s Gold Cup | Gangtok Himalayan in Semis
Gangtok Himalayan SC stunned Malaysian club KDN FC 3-0 on Sunday at Paljor Stadium to enter the semi-final round of the tournament. Jasman Gurung and Maxwell scored in the first half and substitute Sangay Bhutia clinched the match with the third goal in the second half.
Chief Minister PS Golay made a surprise visit at the ground and congratulated the Gangtok Himalayan SC team. Team owner and Shyari MLA Tenzing N Lamtha was also present.
Jasman Gurung, the MoM, speaks to the media…
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Expressions with Sikkim Express
EPISODE XXIV: Tshering Wangchuk Lepcha
Tshering Wangchuk Lepcha, President of the SKM Students Wing, attended the prestigious IVLP Leadership Program in the United States in October. In this new episode of Expressions with Sikkim Express, Priyanka Tamang speaks to the youth leader about his experiences and learnings from the program.
Some notable alumni of the IVLP program from India in the past include former Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and former President Pratibha Patil.
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“Thekai Ritaiko,” a web series, was released today on YouTube, as announced by Director Bala Magar and the cast during a press conference.
The web series is based on the Magar tradition and was shot entirely in Sikkim with Sikkimese artists. The director and the cast expressed their satisfaction with the way the first episode has turned out. They also appealed to viewers to support the web series by watching it on YouTube.
The first episode is available at the link below:
https://youtu.be/hg1u7-SnCbc?si=oWfNYqHjjfHWXk_X
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The Progressive Learning Foundation hosted the Recognising Inspiring Sikkim Educators (RISE) 2024 event at Denjong Regency, honoring government school teachers who have actively pursued professional growth through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) initiatives. The event celebrated the educators’ dedication to enhancing teaching practices and fostering student success.
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