Area MLA Namchi Singithang, Binod Rai, Joint Director (S/W) Sports and Youth Affairs, Kamal Chettri and Principal Namchi Sr. Sec. School met the team at Namchi Sports Hostel this morning and conveyed their best wishes for the tournament.
The MLA, while talking to the players said that this was a big opportunity for them to play in the national capital representing the state at the national level. Urging them to listen to their coaches, the MLA further said that this is an event where they can perform well and gain more experience.
Similarly, the JD while sharing his best wishes informed that Namchi Sports Hostel is selecting 30 such players each year under the scheme’ Search for More Bhaichungs’ and the experts were nurturing them will football skills here at the hostel. He further informed that, the government is providing them with free food and lodging facilities with the aim to produce skilled players.
It is due to this platform provided to the players by the government that players like Sanju Pradhan and Nirmal Chettri are making the state and country proud, he added. On behalf of the department the JD also congratulated Sanju Pradhan and Sunil Chettri and the entire Indian team for the victory in the Nehru Cup 2012. He also spoke about the achievements made by the Namchi Sports Hostel in the recent past.
Coach Suren Chettri while talking to the media personnel before leaving for Delhi said that though the players of Sikkim were really small compared to the other teams, they will definitely perform well and show their talents. This tournament will provide more experience to these upcoming football talents, he added.
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