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Sports
Sikkim Badminton Squad Heads to North East Zone Inter‑State Championship
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 02:47 AM
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The Sikkim badminton contingent departed today to compete in the North East Zone Inter‑State Championship, marking the state's participation in the regional tournament.
The Sikkim badminton team left the state early this morning to take part in the North East Zone Inter‑State Championship, a key regional competition that brings together top players from the eight northeastern states. The delegation includes senior male and female athletes along with coaches and support staff, all travelling under the aegis of the Sikkim Sports and Youth Affairs Department.
The championship, scheduled to run over several days, serves as a platform for emerging talent to gain exposure and for states to gauge their performance ahead of national-level events. Sikkim’s participation underscores the growing emphasis on badminton in the state’s sports development agenda.
State officials have expressed confidence that the team’s preparation and recent domestic results will translate into strong performances. The athletes aim to secure podium finishes and bring valuable experience back to Sikkim’s badminton circuit.
The championship, scheduled to run over several days, serves as a platform for emerging talent to gain exposure and for states to gauge their performance ahead of national-level events. Sikkim’s participation underscores the growing emphasis on badminton in the state’s sports development agenda.
State officials have expressed confidence that the team’s preparation and recent domestic results will translate into strong performances. The athletes aim to secure podium finishes and bring valuable experience back to Sikkim’s badminton circuit.