GANGTOK, 10 Feb: The inaugural match of the traditional bamboo archery tournament organized by Yangthang Archery Committee of Upper Kambal, East Sikkim under Tumin-Lingee constituency was played between Yangthang A and Yawachi today which was won by the latter to enter into the second round.
The tournament was inaugurated by Zilla Panchayat, Saraswati Regmi, who was present as the chief guest. She was accompanied by Sherab Dorjee Bhutia and Abhimanyu Thapa as the guests of honour.
All together 12 teams are participating in the tournament and the finals will be played on 22 February at Yangthang.
Speaking to NOW!, a member of the organizing committee expressed gratitude towards the chief guest and the guests of honour for their encouragement as well as financial support for the tournament.
The ‘First Hit’ of the tournament went to Bal Bahadur Rai of Yawachi who was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1,000 sponsored by the guest of honour, Mr. Bhutia.
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