GANGTOK, 18 April: United Sikkim Football Club [USFC] has signed up with Kolkata-based Uro Group of Companies as the title sponsor of the club. This was announced at a joint press conference addressed by USFC co-owners, Bhaichung Bhutia and Executive Chairman of Dubai-based company, Fidelis World, Ananth Krishnan, and URO CMD, B Giri here this evening.
About the reason behind the tie-up with USFC, Mr Giri said, “It was just because of my respect for Bhaichung and my love for the North East Region and football.”
Bhaichung mentioned that private companies stepping up in support of the club is a great sign for football in Sikkim. He further expressed his happiness on the fulfillment of his dream of getting his club into the I-League.
Mr Krishnan in turn welcomed USFC’s promotion as a historic moment for the club and now it was important for them to remain consistent and top the I-League as well.
