On November 24, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and his Cabinet of Ministers took part in an exhibition football game at Paljor Stadium, which featured a fierce encounter between the Darjeeling GTA XI and Tamang’s Chief Minister XI. The friendly game demonstrated the chief minister’s commitment to encouraging sports and a healthy lifestyle as well as teamwork and camaraderie. The Governor’s Gold Cup Football Tournament, which will have its grand conclusion at the same location later today, included the event.
In order to guarantee a competitive performance, Chief Minister Tamang said his side had prepared thoroughly for the game and had the required football equipment. He urged spectators to come, adding that their encouragement would motivate athletes and heighten the joyous ambiance of the competition. Gangtok Himalayan SC will play in the tournament’s final, and local supporters are hoping their home team will do well. In addition to adding to the excitement, the exhibition game highlighted Sikkim’s increasing reliance on sports as a means of promoting wellbeing and community involvement.