Sikkim u-23 basketball team to compete in national championship

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 10:00 [IST]

Last Update: Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 16:54 [IST]

Sikkim u-23 basketball team to compete in national championship

GANGTOK, : The Basketball Association of Sikkim (BAS) has announced Sikkim basketball team for the under-23 national basketball championship scheduled to take place in Guwahahti from March 18 to March 24, 2025.

The 12-member team includes Tenzin Tsephel Wangyal (captain), Paljor Rilon Wangdi (vice-captain), Hishey Ngedup Wangyal, Riwong D. Bhutia, Gnoedrup D. Denzongpa, Sonam Wangyal Bhutia, Karma Gyaltsen Bhutia, Saamir Hang Subba, Chewang Norbu Lepcha, Pema Wongchen Bhutia, Hrishal Thapa Manger and Sahil Rai.

Sonam T. Barfungpa is the coach and team manager.

BAS general secretary Jigmela Wazilingpa expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation and potential.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi