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GANGTOK, : The Sikkim Basketball League (SBL) 2025
organised by Basketball Association of Sikkim concluded on August 9 at indoor
basketball court in Paljor Stadium complex, Gangtok.
The State-level league was held from
June 22 to August 9 featuring 14 teams in the men’s category and six in the women’s
category.
Ravens lifted the men’s title after
defeating Gtk Ballers, while in the women’s category, Girls of Gangyap emerged
champions, beating team Ravens in the final match.
The highest scorer and MVP title in the
men’s and women’s final went to Hishey Nedup Wangyal (Ravens) and Eden Bhutia
(Girls of Gangyap) respectivley.
The chief guest for the finals was
Tenzingla Dorjee Bhutia, SIMFED chairman and chief patron of the Basketball
Association of Sikkim. Winners, runners-up, and individual awardees received
trophies and cash prizes, informed BAS general secretary Jigmela Wazilingpa.
Individual
Awards:
Rookie of the Year – Men: Pema Chong
Bhutia (TIS); Women: Pema Kunzang Lachungpa (Hawks)
Best Defender of the Year – Men: Pema
Wangchen Bhutia (Yetis); Women: Edenla Bhutia (Girls of Gangyap)
SBL Outstanding Assists 2025 – Chatra
Hang (Gtk Ballers)
SBL Most Valuable Player (MVP) 2025 –
Dorjee Wangchuk (Pandas)
