Chennaiyin FC’s resounding triumph in the Governor’s Gold Cup was a fantastic football performance that captivated both state officials and sports fans at Paljor Stadium. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang commended the tournament’s spirit of competition after seeing the thrilling encounter between Chennaiyin FC and Church Boys United, Nepal. The success of Chennaiyin FC is evidence of their extraordinary skill, tenacity, and cooperation,” Tamang said.
The Sikkim Football Association organizes the competition, which remains a crucial forum for regional and global football cooperation. The Governor’s Gold Cup has become a major athletic event in Northeast India, with teams from a variety of backgrounds competing. In the tournament’s lengthy history, which has already seen winners like Mohun Bagan, Three Star Club, and New Road Team of Nepal take home the coveted championship, Chennaiyin FC’s triumph adds yet another noteworthy chapter. Teams from various regions compete for the prized trophy in the Sikkim Gold Cup, which is known for its top-notch football matches. The games are held in the Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, which has seen many iconic events in football history.