Monday, Mar 20, 2023 05:30 [IST]
Last Update: Monday, Mar 20, 2023 23:56 [IST]
GANGTOK,: Nawang
Lama and Karmala Sherpa, empanelled with Badminton Association of Sikkim as
State technical officials, have successfully cleared Badminton Association of
India examination for national match controller and grade-I umpire
respectively.
The national umpires assessment
examinations/ evaluation and the national match control exam was held in
Bhubaneswar, Odisharecently, informs a press release.
Following his latest achievement,
Nawang Lama, an assistant professor at SRM University Sikkim, has become the first
national match controller from Sikkim. He completed State umpires’ examinations
in 2022.
KarmalaSherpa, who has
officiated several national as well as international events including India
Open, has now moved up from grade-II to grade-I national umpire.
“This is a testament to their
skills, knowledge, and passion for umpiring in badminton. Their success has
brought great pride to the Badminton Association of Sikkim and people of
Sikkim. They are an inspiration to all young people who are passionate about
sports and are willing to work hard to achieve their dreams,” said BAS,
congratulating Sherpa and Lama.
