Pranay Thapa is a former Sasonian who shows up every morning at Mela Ground to teach football to many youths. Listen to this dreamer’s story, from starting a grassroots Football Club in Kalimpong alone to having his students signed by clubs all over India. Pranay completed his MBA from the International Institute of Planning and Management but life had other plans. He returned to his home in Kalimpong, the ridge where he played, and has since dedicated his time to nurturing the Sasonian Football Club. ⚽ 💚His vision was not just to foster a platform for the youth to train towards professional football but also to get them away from their phones and integrate physical fitness into their daily life. Today, his Academy nurtures as many as 200 young talents, some enrolling as early as the age of 5 years. Having grown up as a passionate sportsman, Pranay wants young people to have access to all the network and know-how of the Sport that his generation missed out on. Blessed with a steel-hard dedication to making dreams a reality, there are still many wishes for him to fulfill, a dedicated Stadium and good infrastructure for athletes in Darjeeling, and Kalimpong District being one of them. ✨ 🎙️ In this Langfang Episode, Watch Pranay and Chopel talk about Football and Sports Infrastructure in the Hills!

"Pop an Ollie, not Drugs" is a brightly colored graffiti art slogan at Shuddhi Skatepark in Kalimpong Town. Meet Prithviraj Tirwa, the man behind this inclusive public space created for fellow skateboarders.

🛹 Prithvi, also called O.G., is a pioneer of @ktownsk8down (Kalimpong's Skateboarding Community). Listen to his guff about these young people's journey from risky skating on the streets to opening a dedicated Skate Park with the help of the then Superintendent of Police, Aparijta Rai (IPS).

O.G. also tells us about the Skate for Hope initiative that spreads awareness about the rising menace of drug abuse among Youth in the Eastern Himalayas.

Chopel and O.G. dissect Western influences in youth culture & skateboarding as a medium where youth find community in each other, in Kalimpong and adjoining places such as Darjeeling & Sikkim.

🎙️ In this Langfang Episode, watch as O.G. shares some skateboarding stunts and his guff about the Skateboarding Subculture in the Hills!

Meet the Langfang Gang:

Guest: Prithviraj Tirwa

Host: Chopel Dorjee Bhutia /Manoj Tamang / Sasank Shrestha

Video - Steve Rai / Prayash Gautam / Aahan Rai / Pragyan Alley

Audio - Sumiran Rana / Arayan Lama / Biswajit Sewa B2 / Adarsh Biswakarma

Social Media - Simran Sharma

Design&Art - Siddharth Tamang / Phinzo Sherpa

Official Food & Beverage Partner - Burger Cartel / Thai Seoul

In Association with - Tuck, SOK, Gauthali, Ecoventure Todey Tangta

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Langfang | ल्याङ्गफ्याङ This word is often used in casual conversation among Nepali Speakers meaning a disordered, untidy, or a messy situation. We're your friendly neighbourhood gang from the Eastern Himalayas. Join us as we share JPT guff & unfiltered conversations! "Kura chai Garumna!" 🎙️Pilot Ep: A special guest joins Chopel , Manoj, and Shanky The Guff: Music, Mountains, & Mouthwatering Achaar! 🍀 Meet the Langfang Gang: Martin Sada Lepcha / Chopel Dorjee Bhutia /Manoj tamang / Shashak Shrestha VIideo - Steve Rai / Prayash Gautam / Aahan Rai / Pragyan Alley Audio - Sumiran Rana / Arayan Lama / Biswajit Sewa B2 / Adarsh Biswakarma Social Media - Simran Sharma Design&Art - Siddharth Tamang / Phinzo Sherpa Official Food & Beverage Partner - Burger Cartel / Thai Seoul In Association with - Tuck, SOK, Gauthali, Ecoventure Todey Tangta Powered by : Twelve47