Volleyball final caps off annual fest at SGC Namchi

GANGTOK,: ‘Aarohan 2026’, the annual fest of Sikkim Government College, Namchi, concluded Wednesday after nearly two weeks of sporting, literary, and cultural activities.

The highlight of the concluding day was the five-setter inter-departmental boys’ volleyball tournament final between Department of Physical Education and Department of Commerce in which the former won. Emmanuel Subba was adjudged Man of the Match, informs a press release.

The concluding day of the fest also witnessed the finals of boys’ and girls’ tug of war competitions along with cultural performances. In the tug of war finals, the Education Department emerged champions in the girls’ category by defeating Physical Education Department. In the boys’ category, Geography Department defeated History Department to claim the title.

The cultural segment of the programme featured traditional Gurung, Nepali, and Tamang dances, along with musical performances by students, adding vibrancy to the concluding ceremony.

Aarohan 2026 featured a wide range of activities including indoor and outdoor sports, debate competitions, quiz contests, essay writing, singing, fashion shows, and other literary and cultural events. Hundreds of students participated across various competitions according to their interests and abilities. Food stalls set up by students also offered visitors an opportunity to enjoy authentic local delicacies.

At the end of the programme, prizes for all literary, indoor, and outdoor competitions were distributed.

Retired government officer Santa Pradhan was present as the chief guest, while the guests of honour included Namchi DC Anupa Tamling and senior SP Sonam Doma Bhutia.

Addressing the gathering, the district collector emphasized the shared responsibility of building a safe, just, and progressive society. She stated that students, as the future leaders of Sikkim, have an important role to play alongside the government and administration in shaping society. She encouraged students to stay away from anti-social influences, respect systems and justice, learn from failures, and develop into disciplined, responsible, and healthy individuals, while assuring them of the administration’s continued support and protection.

Senior SP Sonam Doma Bhutia highlighted the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health while creating awareness among students about criminal activities such as cybercrime, online addiction, and theft-related offences. She urged students to remain alert, responsible, and disciplined so they can contribute towards building a safer and more responsible society.

Another highlight of the event was the felicitation of Dal Bahadur Das, who retired in February this year after serving the institution as a bus driver since 2006. The institution paid tribute to his dedicated service and valuable contributions to the college community.

Before the inter-departmental final, an exhibition volleyball match was played between the teachers and Students’ Representative Council (SRC) members, in which the teachers emerged victorious.