GPL Super League Second Season

On the ongoing of Gelephu Premier League (GPL) Super League Tournament, The second round of the league has started. There are 5 team’s (BHSL, BPC, CRRH, Residue, Sherig) participating in the tournament. The tournament was started from 28th of November and will end on 27th of December 2015. BHSL is the new team registered in GPL Super League. Starting from this season the GPL Super League has started with GPL Cup. The first GPL Cup match was played this season between CRRH “The champions of last season” and BHSL “The new member”. The CRRH won...

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the bigger Red Dragons out-roared the Bhutan's Dragon Boys

In the clash of the two dragons, the bigger Red Dragons out-roared the Dragon Boys when the People’s Republic of China thrashed the Bhutanese team 12-0 at the He Long Stadium, Changsha, Hunan in China, yesterday. The on-field massacre started as soon as the whistle blew with the Chinese getting their first look at goal less than 30 seconds into the game. Defender Mei Fang scored the first goal in the ninth minute opening the floodgates for...

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Bhutan, GPL Best Manager of Fantasy English Premier League 2015-2016 season

Gelephu Premier League..... (GPL) road to the champion for an award of Best Manager of Fantasy English Premier League 2015-2016 season. All the Best to all the Manager. Picture Source: Karma CK, Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1069312939766519&set=gm.990369807671487&type=3&theater  ...

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Nation comes together to celebrate the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s unparalleled legacy

The whole Nation came together to celebrate the unparalleled legacy of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Thousands of people, dressed in their finest attire, thronged Changlimethang stadium in Thimphu to celebrate the 60th Birth Anniversary of the Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo was born on this day in 1955 at the Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu. People started pouring in at the stadium as early as 5 AM, today. The event began...

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Bhutan's Dragon's Boys clash with Giant Dragon, China in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The National Football Team is fully prepared to face the giant dragon, China, at Helong Stadium in Changsha, at 5:30 PM local time. This is the second match for the two teams for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. China had won the first game, 6-0 at the Changlimithang stadium, in Thimphu. The team reached China, yesterday. Our reporter, Yeshey Gyeltshen, who is following the Dragon Boys, says the squad of 23 players is working hard, right from...

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Bhutan to have an heir, His Majesty announces

Bhutanese, in the country and across the world, were treated to exciting news when His Majesty the King announced that Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema is expecting a prince. The packed Changlimethang stadium in Thimphu burst into a huge applause when His Majesty said their Majesties are expecting a son. “From my side and from Jetsun’s side, this is a gift to the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. I am about to be a father. Both, Jetsun and I,...

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60th Birth Anniversary of Drukgyal Zhipa, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 2015

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China Vs Bhutan on November 12, 2015

A local head coach will lead the Bhutanese squad on November 12 for the game against China at the He Long Stadium in Changsha, Hunan province. Although Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) has not decided on who should be leading the team, both Chokey Nima and Pema are on the top of the list for the role of the head coach. There are unofficial reports linking the former Pune FC coach, Karim Bencherifa to be the new coach of Bhutan. However, BFF officials said nothing is confirmed on hiring  new coach. Chokey Nima, the man who delivered the...

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Bhutan Head coach Norio wanted to leave BFF

Bhutan Head Coach: Nario Tsukitate Head coach Norio Tsukitate was released from his duties with effect from yesterday, after a disagreement between the coach and the manager of the team broke midway through the Bhutan-Maldives game on Thursday. Bhutan Football Federation’s (BFF) president, Ugen Tsechup Dorji said that the expulsion of the Japanese coach by BFF at half time of the game as mentioned in the social networking sites was ‘absolutely...

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Bhutan beated by Maldives 4-3 in World Cup Qualifiers

Tshering Dorji, in the 83rd minute took advantage of a chaos inside the penalty box. A thumping shot into an empty post opened the score sheet for the Dragon boys. The suit followed after three minutes when Chencho Gyeltshen, running past the Maldivian defenders, sent a low attempt to the back of the net. The third goal was scored by Biren Basnet when Chencho’s attempt rebounded after hitting the woodwork. Despite Bhutan’s impressive performance...

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Bhutan will play against Maldives Today

Bhutan will try to break its duck against Maldives today at the Changlimethang and record the first win in the World Cup qualifiers. Bhutan had played Maldives, commonly known as Red Snappers, but have never registered a win against the island nation. “We played against them for two to three times and lost all,” a senior Bhutanese international, Passang Tshering said. “But today should be our best opportunity because all our players in form,”...

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Bhutan, Bangladesh match ends in a draw

Bhutan’s forward, Sonam Tobgay scored the goal into the sixth minute of the game. Bangladesh, who had beaten Sri Lanka 2-0 in their group opener, pressed hard to find an equaliser, but could score only at the 77th minute. In the group’s A final fixtures, Bhutan will face Sri Lanka and host country Bangladesh against Uzbekistan, tomorrow. The matches are being played at Bangabandhu National Stadium, in Dhaka. Source: bbs.com.bt...

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Bhutan BFF trains Women Footballers

A five-day FIFA Women Coaching Course is underway to promote women’s football in the country. Organised by the Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) with support from FIFA, the training aims to demonstrate the role of coach in relation to the players. A total of 21 young women football enthusiasts, including school physical education instructors, national players, coaches and representatives from clubs, are taking part in the training. The training includes both theoretical and practical sessions where participants will be trained in aspects like...

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Bhutan National team sees big opportunities ahead

The journey of Bhutan’s national football squad through the World Cup Qualifiers has not been easy. Considered to be one of the worst footballing nations in the world, the journey of this young team started off with a historic win against Sri Lanka in the first round of the World Cup Qualifiers in March. The win put the lowest ranked Bhutan to 163, the highest jump ever by a country in the April edition of the  FIFA/Coca-Cola World ranking. Bhutan...

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GPL Super cup season 2015-2016

Dear Gelephu Premier League (GPL) Members, The Gelephu Super League 2nd Season will be soon organized, the date and the venue are not yet fixed for the tournament, but will keep you all posted. So I would like to request all the members to form your teams as per detail below: 1.       BPC 2.       CRRH 3.       RRCO 4.       Shering (Teachers) 5.       Residue’s Detail...

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Sterling making his speed last for Liverpool

Tracking data shows Liverpool winger has sprinted more minutes than any player this season Raheem Sterling has spent more time doing high-speed sprinting than any player With one goal and no assists in his last seven appearances in the Barclays Premier League, Raheem Sterling's recent drop in form has coincided with one for Liverpool, too. But the winger cannot be faulted for his efforts in looking to speed things up. Sterling has...

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