Gangtok Himalayan S.C.
Gangtok Himalayan SC are a professional Indian football team based in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, that will compete in the I-League 2nd Division. It is the second-highest football level in India after the I-League.
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Full name | Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | GHSC | ||
Founded | 2012 | ||
Ground | Paljor Stadium | ||
Capacity | 25,000 | ||
Manager | Santosh Kashyap | ||
League | I-League 2nd Division | ||
2019-20 | - | ||
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History
Foundation
Gangtok Himalayan SC was founded in 2012 in Gangtok, the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim and have since participated in various amateur tournaments.
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. This move would begin a new chapter for Gangtok Himalayan Football Club as they would officially become professional.
Stadium
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For their I-League 2nd Division the club announced that they would play all their home matches at the 25,000 seater Paljor Stadium in the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok.
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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2015—present | Vamos | Organic Sikkim |
First-team squad
- As of 20 August 2018
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Current technical staff
- As of 20 October 2019
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