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Inaugural Regional Inter‑School Basketball Championship Launches in Soreng, Sikkim
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 09:16 AM
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The first regional inter‑school basketball tournament kicked off today in Soreng, Sikkim, marking a milestone for school sports in the state.
The inaugural regional inter‑school basketball championship began today in the town of Soreng, Sikkim, bringing together school teams from the surrounding area. Organisers have highlighted the event as a step forward in promoting basketball at the grassroots level.
The tournament, reported by Sikkimexpress, is the first of its kind in the region, aiming to provide a competitive platform for young athletes and to foster inter‑school camaraderie. Participants are expected to showcase their skills on a standard court set up for the occasion.
Local officials and spectators gathered at the venue to witness the opening ceremony, underscoring the community’s enthusiasm for expanding sporting opportunities for students. The championship is slated to run over several days, concluding with a final match that will determine the regional school champion.
The tournament, reported by Sikkimexpress, is the first of its kind in the region, aiming to provide a competitive platform for young athletes and to foster inter‑school camaraderie. Participants are expected to showcase their skills on a standard court set up for the occasion.
Local officials and spectators gathered at the venue to witness the opening ceremony, underscoring the community’s enthusiasm for expanding sporting opportunities for students. The championship is slated to run over several days, concluding with a final match that will determine the regional school champion.