Sikkim Himalayan SC
- Leagues Played
- India Sikkim S-League 9 India Durand Cup 5 India Regional Cup 4
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- Wikipedia
Results
| India Regional Cup | 08/13 08:30 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Sikkim Police | L |
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| India Sikkim S-League | 07/23 08:30 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Sikkim Police | D | 1-1 | |
| India Sikkim S-League | 07/19 08:30 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Sikkim Unicorn FC | W | 3-0 | |
| India Sikkim S-League | 07/16 08:30 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Sikkim Aakraman FC | W | 1-0 | |
| India Sikkim S-League | 07/12 08:30 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Sai Namchi | W | 2-0 | |
| India Sikkim S-League | 07/05 08:30 | - |
Sikkim Himalayan SC
v
United Sikkim FC
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W | 4-0 | |
| India Sikkim S-League | 06/30 08:30 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Boys Club | W | 6-1 | |
| India Regional Cup | 11/12 08:36 | - |
Sikkim Himalayan SC
v
Mohammedan SC
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L | 1-2 | |
| India Regional Cup | 11/09 11:43 | - | Royals FC v Sikkim Himalayan SC | W | 1-3 | |
| India Regional Cup | 11/07 08:32 | - |
Sikkim Himalayan SC
v
Gokulam Kerala FC
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W | 3-2 | |
| India Regional Cup | 11/03 08:30 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Eastern Railway FC | W | 2-1 | |
| India Sikkim S-League | 09/11 08:22 | - | Sikkim Himalayan SC v Kumar Sporting FC | W | 2-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Wins | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for | 17 | 17 | 3 |
| Goals against | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wikipedia - Gangtok Himalayan SC
Sikkim Himalayan Sporting Club (sometimes known as Gangtok Himalayan SC) is an Indian professional football club based in Gangtok, Sikkim. The club usually participated in the I-League 2nd Division, then second tier of Indian football league system, and the Sikkim Premier Division League.
The club is also a frequent participant of the Sikkim Gold Cup, a premier club tournament in the state.
History
Formation and journey
Gangtok Himalayan FC (originally known as Sikkim Himalayan SC) was founded in 2012 in Gangtok, the capital city of the Indian state Sikkim, and affiliated with Sikkim Football Association (SFA). Since then, they have been participating in various domestic and amateur tournaments regionally. The club was founded by Tenzing Lamtha. In October 2014, Gangtok Himalayan participated in Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup and reached to the semi-finals, but their journey ended with a 2–1 defeat to ONGC FC. In September 2015, former India international Arjunan Shanta Kumar was appointed as manager of the club.
In January 2016, they were officially certified by the All India Football Federation to participate in the I-League 2nd Division, the second tier of football in India, after finishing 2nd in the Sikkim Premier Division League. This move began a new chapter for Gangtok-based side as they became one of first professional football clubs from the North East India. 2016 was the most successful season for Gangtok Himalayan, in which they participated in the I-League 2nd Division, Durand Cup, Sikkim Gold Cup and Sikkim Premier Division League. After finishing 2nd in the group A of the 2015–16 I-League 2nd Division, Gangtok Himalayan qualified for the 2015–16 I-League 2nd Division final round. There they finished as 5th and failed to qualify for the I-League.
In 2016 Durand Cup, the Himalayans finished 5th, behind Indian Navy in the group A with 6 points. In 2019, they reached to the final of 39th edition of the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup final defeating Royal FC Siliguri 3–1, but lost the title winning match to Mohammedan Sporting by 2–1 margin. In that year, Gangtok Himalayan lifted Independence Day Football Tournament trophy defeating Sikkim Aacraman FC via penalty shoot-out.
I-League fate
The All India Football Federation were all set to invite bids for vacant spots in the I-League and Gangtok-based Sikkim Himalayan was one of the front-runners to join, but it was not materialized.
2020–present
In 2020, Gangtok Himalayan went to Nepal for participating in the 18th Aaha! Rara Gold Cup, but their journey ended after a 3–0 defeat to Three Star Club in quarter-finals.
The team's playing style is characterized by quick passing, skillful dribbling, and a strong defensive line. They are known for their never-say-die attitude on the field, always giving their best and fighting till the final whistle.
Sikkim Himalayan SC has competed in various national and regional tournaments, showcasing their talent and determination. They have a strong coaching staff that focuses on developing young talent and nurturing them into top-level players.
Overall, Sikkim Himalayan SC is a team that embodies the spirit of the Himalayas - resilient, determined, and always striving for excellence on the soccer field. They are a force to be reckoned with in Indian football and continue to make their mark in the sport.