Six-member Sikkim team for national badminton championship

Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 10:45 [IST]

Last Update: Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 05:08 [IST]

Six-member Sikkim team for national badminton championship

GANGTOK, (IPR): The Sikkim badminton team is set to compete in the U-19 National Badminton Championship 2024, scheduled to take place in Odisha from November 20 to 25. The tournament is being conducted by Badminton Association of India and hosted by Orissa Badminton Association.

The team comprises six talented boy and girl players who have been rigorously preparing for this national-level competition, informs a press release.

Guiding the team are two coaches, Selina Rai and Ravi Rai, whose expertise and mentorship have been instrumental in the players’ journey so far.

The Badminton Association of Sikkim (BAS) has extended its best wishes to the entire team. The association said they are confident that the players will showcase exemplary performances and bring pride and recognition to Sikkim through their efforts in Odisha.

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