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Published on: Tuesday 28 April 2026
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 28 (ANI): President of All India Football Federation (AIFF), Kalyan Chaubey, stated that many children across India are likely to be inspired to take up football ...
News India » Sikkim » Sports: Sikkim's 14-year-old football prodigy Abhista Basnett earns spot in India's U-17 women's squad
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Published on: Friday 07 November 2025
14-year-old footballer Abhista Basnett from Pakyong district of Sikkim has reportedly been selected to represent India’s U-17 Women’s National Team for the upcoming AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China ...
News India » Sikkim » Sports: Sikkim CM Tamang sets up Fan Park, issues guidelines for FIFA World Cup 2026 final celebrations
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Published on: Saturday 18 July 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has announced special arrangements for football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, including the setting up of a Chief Ministers Fan Park at MG Marg ...