21. Yapchung Kazi (Badminton / Radio Artist)


Yapchung Kazi was a former Radio Artist starting a radio career at Kurseong Radio in Sikkimese Language. Popularly known as AIR Gangtok Abba for his stint at All India Radio, Gangtok, his radio career spanned from 1962 to the mid-90s.

Kazi is also credited as the first badminton player to represent Sikkim in a national-level tournament. He was the man behind the Sikkim Chief Minister’s Challenger Cup (1985), the first badminton tournament in Sikkim. Presently he is the advisor of the Badminton Association of Sikkim.

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