Sikkim makes winning start at North East Dr T Ao Trophy in Kohima

Gangtok: Opening its account with a winning start, Sikkim on Tuesday defeated Assam 3-0 at the ongoing North East Dr T Ao Trophy football tournament held in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland

Sikkim’s dynamic footballer and midfielder Don Tshering Lepcha scored the all-important goal at the 73rd minute converting a penalty shoot, informed state team manager Arjun Rai.

With recent achievements at the region’s much-cheered football tournament, Sikkim has collected a total of 3 points in its group which also has Mizoram and Meghalaya. The Sikkim football team will now face Meghalaya in its second game scheduled to be held on January 23.