Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 23:15 [IST]
Last Update: Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 17:35 [IST]
GANGTOK,: Sikkim recorded a convincing
3-0 victory over Chandigarh in their opening group-stage match of Dr T Ao
Junior Girls’ National Football Championship 2026 at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh on
Tuesday.
Liden Lepcha opened the scoring early with a fine
strike in the sixth minute. Miki Phung Subba doubled the lead in the 24th
minute. Substitute Aniska Mangar sealed the match for Sikkim with the third
goal in the 68th minute.
Team Sikkim is coached by Urgen Pintso Sherpa with
former international player Lako Phuti Bhutia as the team manager.
Sikkim now faces Uttarakhand on September 17 in their
second Group A match. Their match against SAI is scheduled for September 19,
while the final group match will be against Tripura on September 23.
Only the group toppers will qualify for the knockout
stage of the championship.
