Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

FIRST IN SIKKIM SERIES: 27.05.23, BORDANG, WEST PANDAM - Pritam Shilal , a resident of Bordang, West Pandam, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first International Referee in Boxing from the state of Sikkim . This remarkable achievement comes after Pritam completed the IBA 1 Star R&J Course organized by the International Boxing Association, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from April 3 to 8, 2023. Pritam's journey began in 2018 when he completed the National level 1st Star R&J boxing referee course in Dergaon, Assam. He displayed exceptional dedication and talent, subsequently pursuing and completing the 2-Star R&J and 3-Star R&J courses. His expertise as a referee has been witnessed at various regional and national-level events, including the North East Olympics, East Zones, Elite Nationals, Khelo India, and National Games. Recognizing his outstanding abilities, Pritam Shilal was honoured with the title of Best Referee at the Sub Junior Nationals held in ...

On behalf of Singtam Boxing Club, Bhim Maya Darnal, Sabina  Sundas, Sandhya Sapkota, Papu Sharma, Krishna Chettri and Shital Pradhan participated at the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Sikkim Amateur Boxing Association (SABA). The meeting was held at Eco Paradise, Mining, Rangpo. During the meeting, the association shared information about the achievements of Sikkimese boxers at both junior and senior national boxing levels. It was reported that Sikkimese boxers won a total of 64 medals during the 2022-23 season. The association also honoured and gave out SABA T-shirts to the attendees. The meeting was attended by boxing legends Jas Lal Pradhan and Sandhya Gurung, as well as coaches, guests from different districts, and young aspiring boxers.

11.07.22: Prava Gazmer from Sirwani, Singtam wins a bronze medal at the 5th Youth Men & Women National Boxing Championship 2022 held at SRM University Kattankulathaur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. In the semifinal bout, Prava lost in a close fight to Himachal Pradesh’s Boxer Kashis by 3-2 points in 48-50 kg weight categories. Prava Gazmer is coached by Pritam Shilal, Singtam Boxing Association.

SINGTAM, MAY 3: Singtam Boxing Club, a three year old boxing club had a dream run at the recently concluded 14 th State Level Boxing championship that was held at Sonamati Memorial Government SSS, Khamdong. The boxers from SBC went on to win Sub-Junior Girls Championship while they stood second at the Sub-Junior Boys Championship. Pritam Shilal, coach of Singtam Boxing Club has said his young boxers went on to win 17 medals that included six gold, four silver and seven bronze medals. It was a great achievement that Pratik Chettri and Kumari Sanyasi, my students were adjudged Best Boxer of the tournament in boys and girls category, added the proud coach. Shilal further added, his success does not stop here. My next goal would be to produce winners from those who missed gold medals this time. Nevertheless I am happy that their efforts and hard work are paying off, said Shilal. Shilal is the former two times bronze medalists at National Sub Junior Championship but his fatal k...