Friday, Sep 11, 2026 23:00 [IST]
Last Update: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 17:27 [IST]
GANGTOK,: The Sikkim Football Association
(SFA) on Thursday extended its best wishes to the Sikkim team set to represent
the State at the Dr. T. Ao Junior Girls’ National Football Championship
2026-27, scheduled to be held in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, from September 15 to
23.
The 20-member Sikkim squad, accompanied by coach Urgen
Pintso Sherpa, team manager Lako Phuti Bhutia and physiotherapist Purna Kumari
Gurung, will fly to Chhattisgarh on September 11.
An SFA delegation comprising secretary Arjun Rai,
secretary Peden Lama and joint treasurer Samten Lhamu reached Soreng in West
Sikkim on Thursday, where the team is undergoing a preparatory camp. The
delegation handed over team jerseys and other required kits to the State team
and extended its best wishes for the national championship.
During the interaction, the SFA delegation urged the
players to maintain discipline and give their best efforts. The junior squad
was told that they are the future senior players of Sikkim and that the
tournament would help in their development.
“The SFA also records its heartfelt gratitude to Chief
Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay for extending his support to the Sikkim team.
We had booked train tickets for the State team, but the Chief Minister
graciously arranged air tickets for them. It will be very helpful for the team
as they are travelling a long distance for the championship,” said SFA
secretary Arjun Rai.
Team Sikkim has been placed in Group A alongside
Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Tripura and SAI.
Sikkim will play its first match on September 15
against Chandigarh, followed by its second match against Uttarakhand on
September 17. The match against SAI is scheduled for September 19, while the
final group match will be against Tripura on September 23.
Only the group toppers will qualify for the knockout
stage of the championship.
