GANGTOK, 05 Feb: Sikkim Olympic Association has expressed gratitude
towards the Chief Minister for considering the demand of the sports fraternity to
create a Multi-Purpose Sports Complex with office and car park at Fishpond near
Paljor Stadium.
An SOA press release issued by its general secretary, Kuber
Bhandari further expresses gratitude to DoNER, Government of India for
considering the proposal and to the Sports Minister, NK Pradhan along with the
State Sports & Youth Affairs Department.
The release informs that the estimated cost of the project is
Rs. 11.32 crore, which has a two-level Car Park facility, Sports office,
offices of Sports Associations along with Olympic Associations and Multi
Purpose Hall at the top level.
The elective general body meeting of Indian Olympic
Associations is scheduled to be held on 09 February at New Delhi for the
election of office bearers of the Indian Olympic Associations, the release
mentioned further adding that SOA president, CK Basnet and general secretary, Kuber
Bhandari have been authorized to participate in the election process.
