The Sikkim Football Association (SFA) is one of the 36 Indian state football associations that are affiliated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), based out of Gangtok, Sikkim.[1][2] It sends state teams for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship.
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| Sport | Football |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction |  State |
| Membership | 6 district association |
| Abbreviation | SFA |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Affiliation | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
| Headquarters | Paljor Stadium, Gangtok |
| President | Menla Ethenpa |
| Secretary | Phurba Sherpa |
| Official website | |
| sikkimfootball | |
History
editThe Sikkim Football Association was formed in the year 1976, while previously it was known as the Gangtok Football and Sporting Association. Sikkim football dates back with first local team, Kumar Sporting Club.[3][4][5]
The association started Sikkim Gold Cup in 1979 with the help of the Sikkim government.[6]
As interest in football in Sikkim went down due to the lack of organizing, former India football team captain Baichung Bhutia, who was born in Sikkim, founded the club United Sikkim. It became the main player source for Sikkim football team.
State teams
editAffiliated district associations
editAll 6 district of Sikkim are affiliated with the Sikkim Football Association.
| No. | Association | District | President |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gangtok District Football Association | Gangtok | |
| 2 | Mangan District Football Association | Mangan | |
| 3 | Pakyong District Football Association | Pakyong | |
| 4 | Soreng District Football Association | Soreng | |
| 5 | Namchi District Football Association | Namchi | |
| 6 | Gyalshing District Football Association | Gyalshing |
Competitions
editClub level
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Men'sedit
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 Women'sedit
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Sikkim Football League pyramid
edit| Tier | Division | Promotion & relegation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Level 5 on Indian football pyramid) |
SFA "A" Division S-League | 8 teams, bottom relegates to "B"-Division[8] |
| 2 (Level 6 on Indian football pyramid) |
SFA "B" Division | top 2 teams promotes to "A" Division, bottom 2 relegate to "C"-Division[9] |
| 3 (Level 7 on Indian football pyramid) |
SFA "C" Division | top 2 teams promote to "B" Division[10] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Chatterjee, Triyasha (13 May 2023). "FPAI Awards 2023: Bengaluru FC's Sivasakthi Narayanan wins Young Player of year, Mumbai City FC SWOOP numerous awards – Check Out". insidesport.in. Gangtok: Inside Sport India. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ Pradhan, Sujal (16 June 2023). "Sikkim Premier Division League 2023 to kick off on June 21st". indiatodayne.in. Gangtok: India Today North East. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Sikkim Football Association, Gangtok". Archived from the original on 18 October 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
- ^ "Sikkim Himalayan boys have proved why they are the reigning Sikkim Premier League Champions". Goalie365. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "Sikkim Premier Division League 2016 Fixture Released". Goalie365. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "India - List of All India Governor's Gold Cup Winners (Sikkim)". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ Dhungel, Pankaj (31 January 2023). "Sikkim Premier League begins with 8 football teams". eastmojo.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "India - Sikkim football structure". goal.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "India - Sikkim football structure". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "India - Sikkim football structure". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2021.