Rapgyal was not only a superb athlete but also a top student, receiving degrees from prestigious universities all around the nation.
Digital Desk: Thupten Rapgyal, one of Sikkim's most renowned football players, passed away on Thursday. His enormous contributions to the game and other sports spanned several decades.
Rapgyal, who competed for Sikkim in various national championships including the renowned Santosh Trophy, passed away suddenly at the age of 66, leaving behind a magnificent legacy.
Rapgyal was not only a superb athlete but also a top student, receiving degrees from prestigious universities all around the nation. He became only the second person from Sikkim to accomplish this achievement because of his extraordinary effort, which enabled him to win a coveted Coaching Diploma from Bangalore, Karnataka.
Rapgyal's love of sports went beyond personal accomplishments. He was frequently seen at Palzor Stadium in the early mornings teaching and mentoring young boys and girls because he had a strong dedication to giving sports enthusiasts a platform.
His compassionate commitment to developing young talent is quite admirable. The Sports Association of India (SAI) and Boys Club, two well-known football clubs in Sikkim, benefited from Rapgyal's coaching abilities, which helped them win a number of competitions.
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