29/08/2026
From The page of Chief Minister Shri. Prem Singh Tamang
It was a pleasure and honour to flag off the CM 5-Km Run, organised under the auspices of the SKM Sports Wing, in collaboration with the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Sikkim, to commemorate National Sports Day and pay tribute to the legendary hockey icon Major Dhyan Chand.
The run witnessed the enthusiastic participation of around 500 participants, reflecting Sikkim’s growing spirit of fitness, sportsmanship and healthy living.
I was joined on the occasion by the Hon’ble Minister for Education and Sports, Hon’ble MLA of Syari Constituency, Hon’ble MLA of Gangtok Constituency, Advisor, Sports & Youth Affairs, Mayor of Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Chairman, State Sports Development Board, Chairman, State Youth Development Board, Advisors, dignitaries, senior officials, sports personalities and enthusiastic participants, along with the dedicated members of the SKM Sports Wing.
The event was a celebration of sportsmanship, fitness, discipline and healthy living, while honouring the enduring legacy of Major Dhyan Chand and his invaluable contribution to Indian sports. It also reaffirmed our collective commitment to nurturing a strong sporting culture in Sikkim and inspiring our youth to embrace fitness, discipline and active lifestyles.
I extend my heartiest appreciation and gratitude to the organisers, volunteers, participants and everyone associated with the successful conduct of the run. May the spirit of sportsmanship continue to inspire our youth to strive for excellence and bring greater glory to Sikkim and the nation.
