Asim Sharma, Ganesh Parsai to represent Sikkim in 38th National Games cycling events

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Asim Sharma, Ganesh Parsai to represent Sikkim in 38th National Games cycling events

GANGTOK, : Sikkim’s Asim Sharma from Soreng and Ganesh Parsai from Namli Tumlabong have been shortlisted to participate in the upcoming cycling events of the 38th National Games set to take place in Uttarakhand.

The cycling events will start on February 9 at Bhimtal, Uttarakhand.

Asim and Ganesh, aged 21 and 24 respectively, strive to make Sikkim proud on the national stage, the Cycling Association of Sikkim said in a press release.

Phuntsok Choppel has been named the manager of the Sikkim cycling team.

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi