Press Release from Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Namchi District

Namchi 1 February: Namchi District Excels at Sikkim Open International Karate Championship 2025
Medal Tally for Namchi District
Gold: 11
Silver: 7
Bronze: 6
The Namchi District Karate Team secured 11 Gold, 7 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals at the 1st Sikkim Open International Karate Championship 2025.
Top performers included Manvika Chettri, Sreya Manger, and Jikmee Bhutia, who won double gold. Other gold medalists were Neehangma Rai, Ishmorna Subba, Ledeya Subba, and Om Gupta.
Silver medalists included Paden Tamang, Jewel Rai, Manisha Rai, Preeti Timsina, Rehal Rai, Jenson Ather Rai, and Ayaan Pradhan, who showcased great skill in their categories.
Bronze medalists were Pemakim Choden Bhutia, Verunika Rai, Keshar Kumari Chettri, Jenson Ather Rai, Arjav Lama, and Aditya Rai, earning well-deserved podium finishes.
The team’s strong performance highlights Namchi’s growing martial arts excellence, bringing pride to the district.