Sikkim shines at East Zone Junior Athletics Championships

GANGTOK, : Sikkim won an impressive haul of five medals, including two gold medals, at the 37th East Zone Junior Athletics Championships 2026 which concluded Thursday in Patna, Bihar.

Representing Sikkim under the aegis of Sikkim Athletics Association (SAA), the young athletes put up a strong performance against competitors from across the East Zone, bringing home medals in the Under-20 category.

Phurba Hissey Sherpa emerged as the standout performer for Sikkim team, securing gold medal in the Under-20 Men’s 1500m before claiming a bronze in the 3000m. His double-medal performance highlighted his versatility across the middle and long-distance events, the SAA said.

Sabina Rai secured the second gold medal for Sikkim by winning the Under-20 Women’s 3000m Steeplechase, while Anchal Rai secured bronze medal in the same event.

In the Under-20 Women’s 1500m, Sapna Khanal produced a strong performance to secure bronze medal, taking Sikkim’s overall medal tally to five.

With these performances, team Sikkim concluded the championship with two gold and three bronze medals, marking a strong campaign for the State’s junior athletics contingent.

The Sikkim Athletics Association congratulated the athletes, coaches and officials on the successful campaign.