More than football footwork at Paljor Stadium for USFC home matches of I-League

BHAICHUNG LINES UP PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL ARTISTS DURING I-LEAGUE’S SIKKIM LEG

GANGTOK, 28 Sept: United Sikkim Football Club [USFC] is gearing up to host 13 matches of the Senior Division I-League 2012-13 at Paljor Stadium here, and even as the players are in intense training for the club’s I-League debut, the management has tied up with cultural groups and performing artists from the region to add a dash of entertainment to the sporting action at Paljor Stadium.
Addressing a press conference here recently, USFC co-owner, Bhaichung Bhutia, informed that the top-20 contestants from the “Just Dance Darjeeling Little Champ- 2012” will be performing at the ground during at the inaugural match, not just of the Sikkim leg, but I-League 2012 itself, on 06 October when USFC takes on the formidable Salgaocar SC.
Interestingly, Sikkim will be hosting both, the inaugural as well as the final match of the I-League this season with the last match of the league scheduled for 28 April 2013.
Bhaichung explained the decision to invite performances by local artistes during the matches here was an extension of the Club’s commitment to promote local talent – by signing up more players from the region and now also by providing another platform for the performing artists from the region.
Just Dance Darjeeling Little Champ- 2012 is being organized by Darjeeling-based the Himalayan Twister.
Bhaichung informed that almost every match home match will feature performances by local artists and bands.
He highlighted that I-League was the biggest football event for Sikkim and will go a long way towards inspiring upcoming and young local footballers. He added that the entertainment package at the venue will also be another highlight for spectators apart from matches of biggest clubs of the country.
Bhaichung mentioned that the moment he heard about the Just Dance Darjeeling Little Championship, he invited them to perform on the inaugural day.
Himalayan Twister secretary, Bikram Bhitrikoti, in turn mentioned that the dance competition was for the age group of 6-16 years and aims to promote talent of the hills and help them compete in national level competitions and talent hunts. He informed that more than 1000 contestants participated in the event this year and expressed gratitude towards Bhaichung for providing an opportunity to the top-20 to perform on the inaugural day. The dance competition is scheduled for a grand finale at Chowrasta in Darjeeling on 28 October.