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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Inaugurates 5‑km Run on National Sports Day
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 02:39 PM
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang officially started a 5‑kilometre community run in Sikkim on National Sports Day, urging citizens to embrace fitness.
Gangtok, Sikkim – On National Sports Day, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off a 5‑kilometre run organized by the state government to promote active lifestyles among residents. The event, held at multiple points across the capital, saw participants ranging from school students to senior citizens gather at the starting line.
The CM addressed the crowd, highlighting the importance of regular exercise and the role of sports in fostering community spirit. He reiterated the government's commitment to developing sports infrastructure and encouraging mass participation in physical activities.
Organisers reported a steady turnout, with volunteers distributing water and health kits along the route. The run is part of a broader campaign to celebrate the legacy of former hockey legend Dhyan Chand and to embed a culture of fitness in Sikkim's daily life.
The CM addressed the crowd, highlighting the importance of regular exercise and the role of sports in fostering community spirit. He reiterated the government's commitment to developing sports infrastructure and encouraging mass participation in physical activities.
Organisers reported a steady turnout, with volunteers distributing water and health kits along the route. The run is part of a broader campaign to celebrate the legacy of former hockey legend Dhyan Chand and to embed a culture of fitness in Sikkim's daily life.