SHSC organizes practice matches to keep trainees sharp & keen

GANGTOK, 16 May: The Sikkim Himalayan Sporting Club U-16 boys team played a friendly match with Gram Vikash Sangathan Football Academy of Central Pendam at Tenzing Namgyal Memorial Ground here this morning. The match ended on a 3-3 draw.
SHSC has begun organizing friendly practice matches for its players in training against established clubs and football academies of the State. These matches are hosted on a weekly basis at the ground at Tathangchen [as also ground elsewhere]. The main objective is to boost the confidence of the players and securing them regular match practice.
The club was established on 02 October 2012 and has 100 players from in and around Gangtok at present. 50 of these players are juniors [U-14], thirty are above 16 year old boys and 20 girls.
The club has three coaches in Pranay Subba and Devendra Gurung for boys and Anuradha Chettri for girls. The training is provided in two sessions - morning and evening – and the players are also provided diet by the club.
Speaking to NOW! today, SHSC president, Tenzing Lamtha, informed that the club has been organizing once a week friendly matches for different age categories. These matches also helped the club evaluate its coaching while also providing exposure to the players in training. He added that the club was also preparing a team for the upcoming second division Sikkim League.
He further shared that the club was now in the process of expanding to the districts and including other sports disciplines as well.
“The main objective of the SHSC is to lead children and youths towards productive futures and keep them away from antisocial activities and increase happiness among the young,” he said.
On behalf of SHSC, Mr Lamtha expressed gratitude towards Sikkim Football Association, Sports and Youth Affairs Department and all sponsors and well-wishers for their consistent support and help.