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Boxer Shiva Thapa arrived at Gangtok

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 06, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Boxer Shiva Thapa arrived at Gangtok Prakash Adhikari Boxer Shiva Thapa arrived at Gangtok 06 Sep, Gangtok: Shiva Thapa, vibrant nation’s silver medallist in Youth Olympic held in Singapore has arrived at Gangtok today evening. It may be recalled that Padam Thapa a father of Shiva Thapa had extended thanks to government of Sikkim as well as the media for immense support from their side for being supportive in victory...

Pakistan trio face possible life bans

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Reuters Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C), arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London September 2, 2010. REUTERS/Paul Hackett 02 Sep, London: Pakistan test captain Salman Butt and opening bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif face possible life bans after they were charged on Thursday under the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code. The ICC said in a statement the trio had been provisionally...

Water sport catches up in Sikkim- 46-event swimming meet on september 25 and 26

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Sep 02, 2010 | 1 Comment

Water sport catches up in Sikkim- 46-event swimming meet on september 25 and 26 The Telegraph Water sport catches up in Sikkim- 46-event swimming meet on september 25 and 26 Sept. 2, Gangtok: Water sport is fast catching up in Sikkim and the organisers of a swimming competition this month are expecting more than the usual figure of 100 participants for their meet that will have 46 events. The 7th Sikkim State Swimming...

Youth Olympic medal winners to get cash rewards

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Aug 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Youth Olympic medal winners to get cash rewards Sify News Youth Olympic medal winners to get cash rewards 28 Aug, New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced cash rewards of Rs.400,000 for silver medallists and Rs.200,000 for bronze medal winners of the inaugural edition of the Youth Olympics held in Singapore from Aug 14-26. The cash prize was jointly given by the IOA and South Korean electronic giant Samsung,...

Shiva Thapa makes India proud with Silver Medal in Youth Olympics

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Aug 25, 2010 | 3 Comments

Shiva Thapa makes India proud with Silver Medal in Youth Olympics Prakash Adhikari Shiva Thapa in an Action at Youth Olympics at Singapore - Wed 25 Aug,Pic ND TV India 25 August, Gangtok:A 16 years old boy who is determined to bring a boxing fever to country once again today bagged Silver in final of Youth Olympics in Singapore.Today’s narrow lose of 5-2 against the Cuban opponent and world’s no.1 boxer ...

Shiva Thapa makes nation proud in Boxing in Youth Olympics, just a step away from Gold now!!

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Aug 23, 2010 | 1 Comment

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First Sikkimese with AFC ‘B’ certificate for football coaching

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Aug 23, 2010 | 1 Comment

First Sikkimese with AFC ‘B’ certificate for football coaching Sikkim Express | www.sikkimexpress.com Suren Chhetri from Namchi Sports Hostel has emerged as the first football coach from Sikkim who successfully passed the AFC "B" GANGTOK, August 22: Suren Chhetri from Namchi Sports Hostel has emerged as the first football coach from Sikkim who successfully passed the AFC “B” licence certificate...

Shiva Thapa shines for India at Youth Olympics

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Aug 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Shiva Thapa shines for India at Youth Olympics THAINDIAN.COM Shiva Thapa in red with an opponent. A File photograph Singapore, Aug 22 (IANS) Boxer Shiva Thapa could get India its first gold medal at the inaugural Youth Olympics here as he outpunched Zack Davies of Britain 14-4 Sunday to enter the finals of the 54 kg category. Davies had the height advantage, but Shiva with his deft left hooks and straight punches took...

South Sikkim Taekwondo players receive their black belts

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Aug 01, 2010 | 1 Comment

South Sikkim Taekwondo players receive their black belts Sikkim Express | www.sikkimexpress.com South Sikkim Taekwondo players receive their black belts NAMCHI, July 31: Sikkim Amateur Taekwondo Association (South) yesterday organized a function for distribution of Dan certificates to 12 black belt holders of the district here at Indoor Stadium. Students who received the first Dan black belt certificates were Bhuwan Prasad...

Sunil Chhetri to receive Arjun Award

Posted by VoiceofSikkim on Aug 01, 2010 | 3 Comments

Sunil Chhetri to receive Arjun Award IANS Sunil Chhetri - Indian Football Star Icon NEW DELHI – Ace Indian shuttler and World no.2 Saina Nehwal will get the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country’s highest sports award, while Indian footballer Sunil Chettri, currently playing for American club Kansas City Wizards, is among the 15 sportspersons selected for the Arjuna Award. The award’s committee, headed by legendary...