Two medal winners from Sikkim in Asian Senior Kickboxing Championship

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 08:45 [IST]

Last Update: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 03:21 [IST]

Two medal winners from Sikkim in Asian Senior Kickboxing Championship

GANGTOK,: Four kickboxers from Sikkim took part in the Asian Senior Kickboxing Championship held at Cambodia from October 6 to 13. They returned home by winning two silver medals for India.

The kickboxing participants were silver medallist Renuka Rai from Sombaria, silver medallist Anjali Subba from Rungdu Berthang, Phur Deeki Sherpa from Latuk Thek, and Srijana Chettri from Yangang Pathing, a press release informs.

 

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