Together By Football

3rd Season of Gyalsey Cup

Gyalsey Cup

Where its all begins....

GELEPHU REFEREES

For the development of Football and Referring in Gelephu, and Bhutan as a whole! Enforcing the Laws of The Game (LOTG)

CHAMPIONS 2nd Season : WANGZOPS STARS

All about love of the football and other sports in Bhutan and specially Gelephu

Sherig

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Saturday, March 24, 2018

HISTORY OF FOOTBALL IN BHUTAN


Bhutanese National Football Team existed since the 1970s, and football in olden times was played with much dedication and passion. The sport fans during the matches in the changlimathang stadium was much more in past than today. Beside lots of limitations in all aspects the sport was popular within the Bhutanese society. It is fair to state that standard of football was high but it is much faster, stronger, higher, technical and tactical in today’s football.
In 1983 Bhutan Football Association was founded as the governing body of the development of the sport in the Nation. In 1993 it was rename as Bhutan Football Federation and was affiliated with AFC and in 2000 affiliated with FIFA. As Bhutan Olympic Committee is the sole agent of the sports development in Nation, Bhutan Football Federation is also one of the Federations under the BOC umbrella.
The first President was Lyonpo Dawa Tshering and Dasho Ugyen Dorji was the first General Secretary of the Federation. The executive members consist of President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer and other members but all the members were working on volunteer bases.
During its initial stages, sport might have struggled with limitations of technically sound persons, lack of infrastructures, equipment and no opportunity to participate in international competitions. Beside limitations the Bhutanese National Team had very talented and skillful players at that time. As of now I could remember only few names i.e. Abai Gurung, Pema Dorji, Mini and K.B.Basnet which were very popular in this region.
The first international match Bhutan played was in Nepal with Nepal on April 1, 1982 and Bhutan lost 1-3 score. The first National level match was organized in 1986 and Royal Bhutan Army was the winner of the competition. The facilities in the past were obviously not that good in all aspects. In today’s football we are at least equipped with handful of technically sound coaches, match officials and qualified managers.
After securing affiliation with AFC and FIFA the development and major changes in sport was see as the Federation is entitled for annual subsidiary funds, which enable the functioning of the Federation and development of sport in the Nation. As the member of FIFA, Federation has completed 1st FIFA Goal Project and the 2nd Project is under construction. These FIFA Goal Projects builds sport infrastructures in the Nation which contributes for the development of tomorrow’s players which is vital in modern trends of football. The new generation of players in the days to come depends on how we nurture them in the Grassroots stages in these excellent centers buildup by the FIFA funds.
As the present scenario of sports in Bhutan is not professional and athletics hardly makes living out of sports, priorities were given for academic sessions who secure the future profiles of the youths. The lack of infrastructures, human resources, exposures and funds are the major factors that contribute as barriers for the development of the sports. The remedies for these barriers are easy to say but to implement it needs lots of resources.  To develop the sports in Nation it is vital and out most important to have standard infrastructures in place, qualified professionals in specific sports, qualified Administrators, lots of exposures in international arenas and Professional sports personnel whereby they can make living out of sports. This is also a scenario whereby nobody could be blame as the country in its midst of development has lots of top and genuine priorities to be implemented for its people welfare.
Inline to the philosophy of our beloved Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, it would be wise idea to nurture sports and GNH side by side as sports would contribute lots for achieving the GNH. Bhutan Football Federation has very clear vision of nurturing the players from their golden age of learning and we want the coming generation to be the Pro-Generation. Bhutan Football Federation wants today’s youth to participate in sports actively and seriously, which would contribute for the healthier and happier citizens in the days to come. So, through sports we want to bring some changes and we are striking to achieve our goals and we have faith with the stake holders for their supports.
We have few popular players in the National squad and they are also quite senior, we would like to put up some names i.e. Passang, Pema, Ngwang, Chenco and Kinley Dorji. To be honest as we are not professional there is only a very little difference between our national players in their performance.
Bhutanese citizen very often gets upset with results of the national team while playing in international arenas; it is fact as a true Bhutanese who want to see his/her nation losing badly. But the facts are; we as a Bhutanese should ask some questions to ourselves: Are we professional? Do we have players regularly practicing and playing? Do we have infrastructures? What is the preparation budget and duration? Do we have enough exposures before the competitions? Do we have excellent centers for development of players? Do we have adequate man power and qualified professionals? Things don’t happen overnight and still Bhutan is in its embryonic stage in sports comparing to other part of globe. But with the FIFA Goal Projects injecting the infrastructures and Bhutan Football Federation going for long term development, we are pretty sure we could bring smile in Bhutanese faces sooner or later.
It would of great benefits if we could host the major competitions in the nations but as of now we lack lots for hosting such competitions honestly. But we are optimist as saying goes “ whatever the mind of human can conceive and believe, it can be achieve” so, if we Bhutanese could conceive and believe to host the major games like FIFA competitions,  it can be achieved but when and how depends how we plan and execute the coming days.
 Football not only has to provide the opportunity for youngsters to develop the skills that are peculiar to game; it also has to help them develop their personality, their psychological and social skills. Beside development of future players, it is essential to remember that the game of football has a wider role to play and that it has to include basic education values as part of its agenda. Football has to provide a real school of life, a school that is prepared to train and develop not only the elite players of tomorrow but also all of those youngsters who are passionate about the game and who form the base of the football pyramid that the game needs to ensure its continued progress.
Football is also for the good of the community. The sport supported the first-ever World Blood Donor Day and as part of the joint project run by WHO and other organizations, contributed again financially to fight against cholera in Mozambique, one of the country’s most affected by this insidious disease. The sport also conducts special football for peace and unification of the people. The sport support and promote the Millennium Development Goals that were agreed by UN member states in 2000. They include the fight against hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental damage and discrimination against women and child. So in short football as became the ambassador to facilitate the peace and prosperity globally.
Source: BFF, Bhutan

Gelephu Referees at KHSS

The Gelephu Referees, has successfully completed the House Tournament at KHSS.

Here are some Glimpse... 



Monday, March 19, 2018

Introduction on Gyalsey Cup


The SGSA Open Football Tournament henceforth, shall be an annual event with the introduction of rolling trophy in the auspicious name of our precious Gyalsey” The GYALSEY CUP”. The approval for realizing such trophy was initiated last year in consultation with committee members in both Executive, as well as, Annual meeting chaired by President, SGSA. The cup name tag is approved through BOC and by Royal Media Office, Thimphu. This initiation of Gyalsey cup was first conceived with organizing of SGSA Open football tournament last year (2016) with financial support as seed money from BOC and technical support extended by BFF.

The SGSA management is highly honoured in organizing this tournament for commemoration of our Gyalsey’s first birth anniversary. We are hopeful of successful conduct of this mega event with generous support and cooperation from various agencies and dedicated committee members.

To up keep the prestige and honour of such “Rolling Trophy” the SGSA fells that, ownership of such events needs to be taken over by residents of Sarpang and Gelephu and participating teams from within and outside Bhutan.    

Therefore, to conduct such tournament of higher caliber We, SGSA management have come up with “This booklet” of rules and regulations meant for this Gyalsey Cup, the 2nd season of the SGSA, Open Football Tournament 2017. We are hopeful that all participating team managers, captains and members shall strictly abide by the rules and regulation drawn in this booklet to uphold the prestigious name of this tournament.

Saturday, March 17, 2018

3rd Season of Gyalsey Cup, 2018

Gyalsey Cup

The most awaited, exciting and on of the major Football (Soccer) tournament in Gelephu, the "Gyalsey Cup" 3rd Season, Organized by Sarpang Gelephu Sport Association (SGSA) Open Football Tournament is coming soon in April 2018.

Gyalsey Cup Logo
As per the information heard from the Football Secretary, Mr. Gaymbo Gyeltshen, the Gyalsey Cup will kick-off from the 15th of April 2018 with the theme "Together By Football"The tournament has seen lot's of good teams participating from all regions from Bhutan and also teams from neighboring country India, Assam and West Bengal, India in its previous two season.

The SGSA, is hopping for more teams this season from all over Bhutan and and India. As heard from some reliable sources, there may be teams all the way from Kolkata, Sikkim, Sillong, and Darjeeling, but not confirmed yet. 

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This year the tournament has lots of improvement in terms of matches organization and exciting prizes and many more. The SGSA is really working in the development of the Football in Sarpang, Gelephu and Bhutan as a whole. The BoC and Bhutan Football Federation were always there, supporting SGSA in every possible ways for the development of Football in Bhutan.

The SGSA would like to entertain the the communities of the Sarpang-Gelelphu Regions once again with this lovely tournament.

Keep following blog to keep yourself updated with the Gyalsey Cup.

Gelephu Referees Officiating at KHSS

The Gelephu Referees are officiating the House Competition Football Tournament of Kuendrup Higher Secondary School, Gelephu which kick-off from Yestarday.

This kind of platform are the real opportunity for the new and upcoming referees of Gelephu. The referee team is leaded by Pema Norbu (HoD) of Gelephu Referees and Passang, Pema, Pema Dorji, Pema Wangchuk and other referees with the upcoming new referees from KHSS.

So, i on-behalf of Gelephu Referees i would like to thank Kuendrup Higher Secondary School and Mr. Pema Dorji for trusting on us and giving us the opportunity to work with your school.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Chencho Gyeltshen, Star of Bhutan aim for ISL

CG7 Chencho Gyeltshen (Champions of I-League) MPFC
After helping his team, Minerva Punjab FC, win the I-League in his first season, Chencho Gyeltshen is back in the country. The striker will now join his national teammates to prepare for the away clash with the Maldives.
Chencho’s desire to succeed in the I-League saw him giving everything in every match he played for the Punjab based club. Sharing his delight at winning the league, he said, “from my side, I gave 110 per cent on the pitch so that I can help the team. Football is a team game and I contributed a lot for Minerva.”
But Chencho had to endure several challenges to gain trust from his teammates and the management. He said, “when they heard this player is from Bhutan; they always think that Bhutan football is not so popular and not so good player. So, initially they underestimated me. After one month, they started doing good to me.”
Having taken the I-League by storm and shown the world what he can do, Chencho says, the next big step is to land an Indian Super League contract. “I am planning to play from the ISL from next season. Officially I didn’t receive any offers, its all dealt by the agents. But I got offers from nine – ten agents. So, right now I am talking with these agents,” he added.
With his eyes set on the ISL, Chencho Gyeltshen believes on never giving up to reach one’s goals. He said, “If you know your talent, try to work hard and push yourself. This will take you high one day.”
Source: BBS

Thursday, March 15, 2018

3rd Season of the Gyalsey Cup, SGSA Open Football Tournament is coming soon

The most awaited and grand tournament, Gyalsey Cup, the 3rd season of SGSA Open Football Tournament is coming soon....
The tournament has seen lot's of good teams participating from all regions from Bhutan and also teams from Assam and West Bengal, India in its previous two season.


Hopefully the SGSA, is looking for more teams this season from all over Bhutan and and India. This year the tournament has lots of exciting prizes and also lots of development with the managements in ground.


The tournament will soon start in Gelephu, Public Ground. As heard from the source that the tournament will start from mid April this year.


We will keep you updated with the tournament, matches, teams and the results, so keep following us!


Tashi

Saturday, June 3, 2017

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Gyalsey Cup, SGSA Open Football Tournament, Gelephu 2017

Gyalsey Cup, the second season of SGSA Open Football Tournament, in Gelephu has successfully ended. Twenty teams participated in the tournament from different district of Bhutan, like places from Wangdue Phodrang, Zhemgang, Sarpang and also teams from the neighboring country India took part in the tournament. There were three teams (HB Club, YB Young Blood and F2 Guys) from Assam, India. 

The final match was played between Wangzop Stars of Wangdue Phodrang and HB Club of Assam, India. The First Winner of the Gyalsey Cup was Wangzop Stars and HB Club of India were the runners up of the tournament.



  

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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 the cup with 5-3.

This season the Sherig is leading the table followed by CRRH, Residue and BHSL and BPC is at the bottom of the table.


More update on points and matches will be posted soon.