Sikkim Premier League
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| Organising body | Football Development Private Limited Sikkim Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1800 |
| Country | India |
| Number of clubs | 8[1] |
| Current champions | Sikkim Aakraman (2nd title) |
| Most championships | Sikkim Aakraman (2 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Hamro Varta Television Filmmingo Sports Network (online streaming) |
The Sikkim Premier League is a state-level men's franchise football league in Sikkim, India.[2][3] The first season was started in 2023, organised by the Football Development Private Limited and the Sikkim Football Association.
History
In order to revive competitive football in the state, a new franchise league was developed by the former regional footballers under the banner of Football Development Private Limited (FDPL). The league is sponsored by the Teesta Urja Limited and the Government of Sikkim.[4] The league includes teams from different districts of Sikkim in order to provide a pan-state and more competitive structure.[5]
Stadiums
The stadiums that are used for the Sikkim Premier League are Paljor Stadium in Gangtok and Bhaichung Stadium in Namchi.
Teams
Red Panda
Siniolchu
Thunderbolt
North United
North United
Yangthang
United
United
Singling
Sikkim Dragons
Black Eagles
Gangtok
Himalayan
Himalayan
Locations of the Sikkim Premier League teams
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Red Panda | Namchi |
| Siniolchu | Namchi |
| Thunderbolt North United | Mangan |
| Yangthang United | Yangthang, Gyalshing |
| Singling | Singling |
| Sikkim Dragons | Gangtok |
| Black Eagles | Gangtok |
| Gangtok Himalayan[6] | Gangtok |
Champions
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sikkim Aakraman | Singling | [7] |
| 2024 | Singling | Thunderbolt North United | [8] |
| 2025 | Sikkim Aakraman | Singling | [9] |
References
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/100086145565233/photos/the-noise-the-passion-the-love-%EF%B8%8Fthis-is-what-the-sikkim-premier-league-is-built-/929860606562116/
- ↑ News Desk (5 March 2024). "Singling SC Lifts Sikkim Premier League 2, 3-0 against Thunderbolt North Utd". The Voice Of Sikkim. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "Sikkim Premier Division League begins today at Paljor Stadium". India Today NE (in Hindi). 21 June 2023. Archived from the original on 8 July 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ Ravidas, Rajeev (1 December 2022). "Retired players launch franchise-based football league". telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ↑ "CM Unveiled Logo of the Sikkim Premier League". voiceofsikkim.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/100086145565233/photos/gangtok-himalayan-sporting-club-is-officially-in-the-sikkim-premier-league-the-j/925329333681910/
- ↑ "AakramanSC to meet Singling FC in Sikkim Premier League final". Sikkim Express. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "Singling SC are champions of Sikkim Premier League 2024". Sikkim Express. Archived from the original on 11 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "Aakraman SC crowned Champions of Sikkim Premier League 2025". Sikkim Express. 18 May 2025.
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