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Local April 14, 2024

Incompetence of Gorkha Hill Football Association Exposed

The Indian Football Association’s (IFA) circular mentioned that the players had to prove that they were born between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2009. GHFA had the responsibility of ensuring children qualified and all documentation was completed. Surprisingly, only 6 of the 20 children met the requirements. The rest were rejected due to lack of proper documentation verifying their date of birth. Subsequently, the entire team was disqualified and they did not play a single game in this important tournament.

Gorkha Pride November 13, 2020

Crispin Chettri appointed as coach to Mohammedan Sporting Club

Crispin Chettri, an ace football player from Kurseong, has been appointed as the assistant coach to one of the oldest and most popular football clubs of India – The Mohammedan Sporting Club of Kolkata.

The Faces In Our Midst December 26, 2019

IN MEMORIAM – Saharman Dewan

Saharman Dewan was born in Ging Tea estate to Shri Harka Bahadur and Suklachhi Dewan on 16th of July 1939. He was only 6 years old when his father passed away, and was brought up by his aunt (mother’s sister) and her loving husband. Losing a father so early in life was difficult, but Saharman persevered with the help and support from his new family. Under their guidance, Saharman studied up to class 8 at Ging Primary School and finished his schooling from Rama Krishna Educational Institute (RKPS).