Sikkim CM meets Lovlina Borgohain, Coach Sandhya Gurung; acknowledges latter's guidance

GANGTOK: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang today called Olympian Lovlina Borgohain and Mrs. Sandhya Gurung to his official residence at Mintokgang.

During the call on, Chief Minister congratulated Lovlina Borgohain for her accomplishment in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, where she won the Bronze medal.

Similarly, he acknowledged the efforts and guidance of Mrs. Sandhya Gurung in Lovlina's success and also extended his best wishes to her on being conferred with the Dronacharya award.

Additionally, the Tamang announced Rs 10 lakhs for Miss Lovlina Borgohain and Rs 5 lakhs for Mrs. Sandhya Gurung on behalf of the State government.

He also assured to provide further support to individual sports like boxing, taekwondo, badminton, etc, and provide a platform for aspiring sportspersons in the state.

The President of Sikkim Olympic Association, Kuber Bhandari, Arjuna Awardee & former olympian, Jaslal Pradhan, Political Secretary to HCM, Jacob Khaling, and Secretary to HCM, Dr. S.D Dhakal were also present on the occasion.