SICA Cricket Fun Fair Concludes At Chungthang Today

CHUNGTHANG, March 22: The Sikkim Cricket Association’s (SICA) ‘Cricket Fun Fair’ that was held in North Sikkim, concludes today at Phu-Phu Stadium, Chungthang. The Fair was inaugurated by Shri Nim Tshering Lepcha, Chairperson of the Social Welfare Commission. Former Zilla member Miss Dikki Lepcha, Panchayat members, SKM Sports Wing of Chungthang and teachers were also present at the fair.

Around 300 students from schools around Chungthang attended the fair. The program was well-received by the locals in and around Chungthang. The chairperson in his address praised SICA for bringing Cricket to such remote corners of Sikkim. He also highlighted the importance of sports and financial benefits from Cricket which is unheard of in any sports in India. He further mentioned that cricket in Sikkim has become extremely popular under the leadership of Mr Tenzing. “Sports is thriving under the able leadership of the honourable Chief Minister, as he is a Sports Lover”, he further added.

SICA president in his speech asks the teachers and students to read the provided brochure and be more aware of the benefits one can obtain from Cricket. SICA is willing to partner and participate with any institutions that show intimation towards Cricket.

The three days event in North Sikkim was a grand success. The hosting schools and public of all the three venues went out of their way to make the event a success. The demand for hosting such events has started pouring in from all corners of the State.