New Tumbung, 4 October 2026: The 1st Garampani Gorkha Premier League (GGPL), organised with the objective of promoting unity, brotherhood, discipline and positive engagement among the Gorkha community through sports, was inaugurated on 4 October 2026 at New Tumbung Playground with great enthusiasm and participation. The tournament has been organised under the initiative of the All Assam Gorkha StudentsтАЩ Union (AAGSU), Umrongso Regional Committee.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Shri Krishna Prasad Joishi, MAC, DHDC, as the Chief Guest. Shri Lakpa Lama, National Vice President, Bharatiya Gorkha Parishad (BHAGOP), Shri Dilip Chetri, Central Executive Member, AAGSU, and Shri Suresh Blon, Advisor, AAGSU Dima Hasao District Committee, were present as Guests of Honour.
The programme was also attended by the President of the AAGSU Garampani Regional Committee, village Gaonburahs, the President of the Assam Nepali Sahitya Sabha, the former President of the AAGSU Dima Hasao District Committee, the Vice President of AGS, along with representatives of various social and community organisations, local leaders, players, organisers and well-wishers.
The felicitation programme commenced at 1:00 PM, followed by the inaugural cricket match at 2:00 PM. The opening match was played between the Gorkha MAC Cricket Team and White Rose Club, New Tumbung. Chandan Sharma and Narayan Sharma officiated the match as umpires, while Pritam Nirola served as the third umpire.
The enthusiastic participation of players, organisers, community leaders and cricket supporters added to the vibrancy of the inaugural ceremony. The programme highlighted the important role of sports in encouraging young people to participate in constructive activities and in strengthening unity, harmony and brotherhood within the community.
The organisers extended their best wishes to all participating teams and players and expressed confidence that the tournament would be conducted in a disciplined, competitive and memorable manner. The 1st Garampani Gorkha Premier League is expected to provide a valuable platform for local players to showcase their talent while contributing to the development of a strong sporting culture within the Gorkha community.
Reporter : Aakash Upadhyay, Secretary, Dima Hasao District Committee .
