Siniolchu FC convenes management meeting in Namchi

NAMCHI, 09 July: A management meeting of Siniolchu Football Club of Namchi was conducted last evening at the Dak Bungalow here. The meeting was presided by Speaker KN Rai and attended by former MLA Binod Rai, Zilla Adakshya (S) CL Gurung, JD SYA Kamal Chettri, JD RHDD MK Rai, Club president Arjun Rai, PI Namchi Bijoy Subba and other officers from various departments, Association presidents and the players of Siniolchu FC.
During the meeting it was informed that Siniolchu Football Club of Namchi was established in 1996 with the prime objective of improving the standard of football in the state and to spot, train and nurture local talents of Sikkim. The club was started by local footballers of Namchi to gain access and showcase their talent from the grassroot to national level. It was further informed that the club had participated a number of events taking players of Sikkim to the national and international level.
President of the club, Arjun Rai informed that the club had signed 25 local players of Sikkim, some of whom have played for renowned clubs of India like Mohun Bagan, Lajong FC of Shillong and United Sikkim FC even though the club cannot afford to pay them at par with such renowned clubs.
Mr. Rai further said that the club management committee had decided to sign up on Sikkim players.
The Speaker thanked and congratulated the club's president, Arjun Rai and members of the club for their initiative to guide and encourage youth in sports. He also assured all possible help from the government.
He further said that he would soon call a meeting with the Sports Minister, Industries Minister and club members to find out the best solution to the problems of the club.
During the meeting it was also suggested that a membership drive be carried out and awareness generated among the masses about the club. The meeting was also addressed by former MLA Binod Rai, JD SYA Kamal Chettri, PI Namchi Bijoy Subba.