Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026 21:45 [IST]
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GANGTOK,: The SKM SportsWing on Mondayorganised a warm
homecoming reception at the Tourism Office, Rangpo, to honour four Sikkim
athletes who brought laurels to the State at the 13th World
Strengthlifting& IBP Championship 2026, held in Kyrgyzstan from September 8
to 12.
Pema Dorjee Bhutia won the gold medal in 95 kg (master men) category
while Sangita Tamang won two gold medals and Champion of
Champions-Strengthlifting title in the 72+ kg (master women) category. Bina
Subba won two gold medals and Highest IBP Champion title in 58 kg (master
women), and Dr Milan Pradhan won two silver medals in 72 kg (senior women)
category.
The champions were warmly received by SKM SportsWing executives, association
executives, their families, friends and well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate
their outstanding achievements on the international stage, a press release
informs.
“The reception reflects the vision of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang
(Golay) of building a vibrant sporting culture in Sikkim, encouraging athletes
to excel at national and international levels and ensuring that the
achievements of our sporting heroes are recognised and celebrated,” said the
SKM Sports Wing.
The programme was organised by SKM SportsWing under the guidance of vice
president in-charge and Syari MLA Tenzing Norbu Lamtha.
Representing the SKM SportsWing were State-level general secretary
Nirmal Chettri and organisation secretary II Zigmee Namgyal Bhutia. The
programme was also attended by executives of the Sikkim StrengthLifting
Association - president Anil Raj Rai, vice president Mani Rasaily and general
secretary Chandra Kala Pradhan.
The SKM SportsWing congratulated all four champions for their
exceptional performances and for bringing pride and honour to Sikkim on the
world stage.
