Stadium named after Bhaichung Bhutia in Namchi

KOLKATA: A football stadium named after legendary Bhaichung Bhutia will be inaugurated in Namchi - 25 kilometres away from the former India captain's birthplace, Tinkitam in the district of South Sikkim.

"It's our tribute to one of the best Indian footballers. Even after hanging his boots, Bhaichung Bhutia has been a role model to many and he will continue to inspire young footballers of India, let alone Sikkim. We can't repay him for what he has done for Indian football. But a stadium named after him might be a small homage towards the great footballer," Menla Ethenpa, President, Sikkim Football Association told www.the-aiff.com.

Barring the Dr. Karni Singh shooting range in New Delhi and the stadiums named after iconic hockey duo — Dhyan Chand and Roop Singh — this is going to be the first-ever stadium in India to be named after any footballer. IANS

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