Win for Sikkim Dragons, points shared at Namchi

Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 11:45 [IST]

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Win for Sikkim Dragons, points shared at Namchi

GANGTOK,: Sikkim Dragons scored a 2-0 victory against Singling SC in a SPL match at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok on Saturday afternoon. After a goalless first half, Jacob V gave the Sikkim Dragons lead in the 54th minute. The victory was made sure with a fine strike by Kenjay N. Lepcha in the 13th minute of added time.

Meanwhile, a brace from Kunjaman Thapa saw Red Panda FC sharing honours with Aakrman SC at Bhaichung Stadium, Namchi on Saturday. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Thapa had given Red Panda FC the lead in both the occasions (11th min and 37th min) but Aakraman SC managed to swiftly equalize through goals from Dewasis Rai (24th min) and Karan Rai (42nd minute).

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