Menla Ethenpa re-elected as SFA president, 15-member executive committee announced

GANGTOK,: Menla Ethenpa was re-elected unopposed as the president of Sikkim Football Association (SFA) for the 2026-2030 term with the results of the new executive committee’s election announced on Sunday.

Similarly, Phurba Sherpa was elected unopposed as the SFA general secretary in the election conducted in accordance with the New Sports Governance Act 2025, and the revised Constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the SFA.

The other 13 executive committee posts were also elected unopposed with Chung Chung Bhutia and Arjun Roka as vice presidents, Lerab Bhutia and SamtenLhamuLachungpa as joint secretaries, Arjun Rai as treasurer, Susan Bhutia as joint secretary, and Peden Lama as publicity secretary.

Also in the SFA executive committee are Namgyal Bhutia, Basant Yonzon, Bikash Jairu, Ong Tshering Lepcha, Puspa Gurung, and Prekila Tamang.

A SFA press release informs that the election declaration was made in the presence of K. NeibouSekhose, Executive Member of the AIFF and President of the Nagaland Football Association; Mahindra Dhakal, Joint Secretary of the Sikkim Olympic Association; and Dr. R. B. Biswakarma, Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sikkim, who attended as observers.

In addition to the election of the new Executive Committee, 30 new members took their oath and were formally inducted into the Sikkim Football Association, marking another important step towards strengthening the Association and expanding participation in the football fraternity of Sikkim.

The newly elected SFA Executive Committee will focus on strengthening football administration, promoting grassroots and youth development, improving the standard of domestic competitions, supporting players and affiliated clubs, and creating greater opportunities for footballers across the State, said the SFA.

The Sikkim Football Association expressed its sincere gratitude to the All India Football Federation, the Government of Sikkim, district football associations, affiliated clubs, players, officials, and all stakeholders for their continued support and cooperation.

The association looks forward to working collectively with all stakeholders to overcome existing challenges, strengthen unity within the football fraternity, and take Sikkim football to greater heights during the 2026–2030 term, said the SFA.