Makar-Sankranti 2025 Update: Inter-Constituency Football Tournament & Rural Sports Events Set to Shine in Maghey-Mela Jorethang.

Publish Date : 03/01/2025

Namchi, January 3 (IPR): The Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Maghey Mela Sports Committee, is organising the Inter-Constituency Football Tournament (Men) and Rural Sports-II activities on the occasion of Makar Sankranti 2025.
The event will be held at Jorethang Football Stadium from January 9 to January 21, 2025.
Key events include:
1. Inter-Constituency Football Tournament (Open Men)
2. Half-Marathon for individuals above 17 years (Men/Women)
3. Chief Minister One Mile Run for boys and girls aged 12-15 years
4. Walkathon for individuals above 60 years (Men/Women)
5. Inter-District Women’s Football Tournament
6. Tug-of-War (Open Men)
7. City Bombardment (Open Women)
8. Cock-fight for boys aged 12-14 years
9. Shot-put (Open Men)
10. Sack-race for boys aged 12-14 years
11. Balloon Bursting for girls aged 12-14 years
The event offers attractive cash prizes and medals for winners. For inquiries, contact the event helpline at 9932433778, 9647871168, 9800268140, 9933689789, or 9593370132.