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RGKA participants congratulated


SINGTAM, SEPTEMBER 24:  Mahesh Dahal, Headmaster of Sakyong Chisopani JHS, congratulated his students for successfully participating in the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan, which was held at Khamdong on September 18 and 19. A small program was held at the school premises, and the participating students were presented with medals.

The GPU level Under 16 boys & girls sporting events had participants from Khamdong GPU, Simik Lingzey GPU, Sirwani- Chisopani GPU, and Dungdung-Thasa GPU falling under the Khamdong Block Administration. Boys and girls participated in boxing, archery, badminton, Kho-kho, and football games. The students of Sakyong Chisopani JHS, representing Sirwani Chisopani JHS, won the football final, defeating their rival GPU team by two goals to one. 

Roshna Gurung, a class vi student, placed first in an archery event. In addition to the football and archery events, the boys of Sakyong Chisopani JHS were runners-up in the Kho Kho event. The school girl’s team placed third in the Kho Kho competition and collected bronze medals. 
 

The winners of football and archery events, along with the runner-up boys' Kho Kho team, will now represent Khamdong Block in the next level of competition, which will be held in Gangtok next month. Speaking on the occasion, Mahesh Dahal, Headmaster, said he felt very happy that his schools had made the Sirwani Chisopani GPU proud. 

Dahal added, " We have high expectations from our students in the next round of competition." He also congratulated Yogesh Gurung, Coach of the school team, and Romila Rai, Team Manager.

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