Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 08:30 [IST]
Last Update: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 03:03 [IST]
GANGTOK,: The highly anticipated Chief Minister's Gold Cup Tournament 2025
is set to take place at Jorethang playground in Namchi district, coinciding
with the festive celebrations of Makar Sankranti.
Sharing this
good news for football lovers via social media on Tuesday, Chief Minister PS
Golay informed that the tournament would commence in the first week of January
2024. The tournament will now be officially known as ‘The Chief Minister's Open
Gold Cup Tournament on the Eve of Makar Sankranti’, he said.
“This strategic
renaming not only heralds a fresh identity for the event but also underscores a
profound commitment to fostering the growth of football while celebrating the
vibrant unity of sports and tradition. By intertwining the tournament with the
cultural essence of Makar Sankranti, this initiative aims to amplify its
significance, transforming it into a grand celebration that resonates with both
sportsmanship and cultural pride,” said the Chief Minister.
