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

"Shanti Nagar Sudhar Samiti" started its sports wing with the inauguration of the volleyball ground on March 23,  2017 in the presence of Area MLA/ Minister Somnath Poudyal along the walkway premises at Shanti Nagar, Singtam.  Urgen Tamang, the renowned volleyball player of yesteryear from Singtam was given the responsibility of the Chief Coach. Mr. Poudyal was offered khada by LN Pradhan, advisor SGSS. Krishna Chettri, President SGSS  in his welcome address gave the brief about the starting of the sports wing. He said Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti is preparing towards better society, we want to engage our youngsters in sports and have a better health. We will very soon be building up the badminton court, Chettri added. Other members of the SGSS was also present on the occasion. Somnath Poudhyal, Area MLA cum Agriculture Minister had expressed every possible help for the organisation and had assured financial support for the sports initiated by Shantinagar Gaon ...

Rongli, 18th September 2015: Deven VI lifts the Open Volley Ball Tournament held at Garg Bhawan, Rongli. They defeated the team of Chujachen SSS and collected the winner trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. Chujachen SSS received the Runner-Up trophy and the cash prize of Rs. 25,000. The winner trophy was sponsored by L. B. Gurung and B.B. Gurung in memory of their father late Indra Bahadur Gurung. Bikram Pradhan, Hon’ble Area MLA cum Chief Whip, Government of Sikkim was present as the Chief Guest. SDM, SDPO, Managing Director, DACS, Manager, SISCO Bank and others were also present. Robin Kumar Pradhan, President of Rongli Driver Association welcomed the guests. Rongli Driver Association appreciated his members by presenting letter of appreciation to Ashish Mangar, Amrit Gurung and Suresh Biswakarma who had voluntarily donated blood. Rongli JHS, Vidya Bharati, Dew Drops Academy and Riverine Elementary Schools students participated in the dance and sports Bikram Pradhan, add...

Councillor Majhitar ward of Rangpo Nagar Panchayat Shri Purna Chettri attended as a Chief Guest & Senior citizen Shri Nanda Kumar Sharma as a Guest of Honour in the 2nd Semifinal Match on going Late Man Rupa Gurung Memorial Volleyball Tourn ament "Hill Championship" at Majhitar, East Sikkim. Mamring United crushed to final & play against Turuk United in the eve of 68th Independence Day on 15th August, 2014. Mamring United beat Mamring veterans in the thrilling 5 setter match

Entry is open for all the interested teams of Sikkim, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Kurseong, Dooars, Bhutan, Nepal. Organized by  Majhitar Educated Unemployed Youth Co-operative Society  for the third  successive term on the memory of Late Man Rupa Gurung. Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000 & Rs. 30,000 for Winner and Runners up respectively. The last date of entry is the  31st.July.2014 and the Final will be played on Independence Day on  15th August . For more information contact: 9775981169, 9851846643, 9851508686.

Press Release Majhitar-Rangpo 16 th .July.2013: Majhitar Educated Unemployed Youth Cooperative Society is organizing 2 nd Late Man Rupa Gurung Memorial Volleyball Tournament on the occasion of Independence Day Celebration. Tournament will start from 2 nd of August 2013. MEUYCS is a registered active body in Majhitar Rangpo mostly known for their social works around those areas.   With the success of their debut organized tournament last year, this year also they are organizing this tournament in a very big way. Memorial Cup is named after Late Mother of Minister of Building & Housing Department Smt. Tilu Gurung. All matches will be played at Majhitar School Ground and last date of entry is fixed on 28 th of July 2013 up to 4 pm. Trophy carries cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- for winner and Rs. 30,000/- for runners up. President of MEUYCS Sandeep Chettri has thanks all the Majhitar Youths and citizens of Majhitar for their cooperation to the society. Team who is intere...

Re-Incarnation Organisation concluded its annual day 2009 with the final of Inter Village level Volleyball tournament and Open Dance competition, which was held at the Parakha School premises yesterday. The programme attended by a large number of people from nearby areas saw several village rural sports participated by school students and locals. GS Pradhan, former educator and senior citizen from Parakha was also felicitated on the occasion. The volleyball tournament was won by Shantideep Sangh from Bara Pathing defeating Kanchenjunga Club from Linkey in a closely fought match. The dance competition was won by young school going student groups from Modern Dance Academy, Rongli. The winners were awarded a trophy and cash. Speaking on the occasion, Praveen ...

{ Much before Ravangla was claimed 'the home of volleyball in Sikkim’; it was Singtam that had its synonyms with the game of volleyball. } Singtam is a major business 'power-house' town in the state of Sikkim and also the gateway to the other three districts of Sikkim. Once known in and across the state for its volleyball skills; Singtam of today is a crowded bazaar. Every small space in Singtam is filled with household buildings and shopping complexes. Old folks still talk about those golden days of the volleyball matches that were played here and how the small town of Singtam then had its own dignity and supremacy. Looking back at those bygone days when volleyball was not only a game but a religion, it is nothing more of nostalgia. The people of Singtam have always been great admirers of sports, be it cricket, football and, of course, volleyball. The Orchid Club of Singtam is now a part of Singtam folklore. When people talk of Singtam, it would always veer around volleyba...