Gelephu Grass Root Level Referees: Learning Flag Techniques

Grass Root referees are learning the Flag Technique, with the helping hand from their seniors.

Soon they will observe during the tournaments and will be assigned as Assistant Referees for trials during the Grass Root level tournaments.

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Gelephu Referees: Training for Gyalsey Cup "3rd Season"

New Referees, asking their doubts

The Gelephu Referees are working out and started the training for their upcoming tournament, which will be organized by the Sarpang-Gelephu Sport Association (SGSA). The tournament will begins from 15th of April 2018.

The Gelephu Referees are preparing for the tournament with lots of enthusiasm and interest and motivating more youths to participate and develop the Referring in Sarpang - Gelephu and Bhutan as a whole.

HoD, Gelephu Referee
Pema Norbu

The Training is leaded by the Referee Head of Gelephu, Mr. Pema Norbu, who is the currently working as Lab Technician at Central Regional Referral Hospital, Gelephu. The team consist of referee level I, II,III and Grass Roots referees and few new referees as observation as said by HoD, Pema Norbu.

We wish all the Gelephu Referees for their good deeds and for developing football and referee in Sarpang-Gelephu and Bhutan as a Whole.

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Gyalsey Cup: PHOTO

During Fixture Draw of Gyalsey Cup 2nd Season

Group Draw of Gyalsey Cup 2nd Season

Gelephu Referee Basic Course

Fixture Draw

Captains and Manager Meeting: Gyalsey Cup

Gelephu Referee: Sangay Sir, Referee Head, BFF

Gyalsey Cup 2nd Season

HCC Assam Vs Taktse: Gyalsey Cup

Gyalsey Cup: Taktse Vs HCC Assam

Gyalsey Cup: Final Wangzops Stars Vs HCC Assam

Gelephu Referee

Final Match: Match Officials

Gelephu Referees With Guest

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Bhutan now will have twelve more qualify AFC A-license Coaches

Of the 18 coaches who underwent Asian Football Confederation (AFC) A-license advanced coaching course in December last year, 12 coaches qualified the course.

Dorji Khandu was the lone AFC A-license
holder until the current batch

 Two coaches were put on the provisional pass and three did not get through the course.

Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) received the results after three months from AFC.

BFF and AFC conducted the course to enable up-gradation of coaching license and help enhance skills.

The AFC A-license course was held in the country for the first time in the last 10 years. Of the 13 coaches that took part in the course, six were from the federation and four from the clubs across the country.

Until the recent batch of certified coaches, there was only one AFC A-license holder. Now there are 13 AFC A-license holders in the country.

However, only six coaches holding the AFC A-license work with BFF academy.

The license is certified in all AFC member nations. The certified coaches can avail opportunities to work in AFC member nations.

Holding the B-license for six years, Ugyen Academy FC’s coach, Kinley Dorji, was one of the 12 coaches who successfully completed the course last December.

“The course enabled me to look at the overall development of a player while also looking at the specific skills. The previous course was specified,” he said.

He said that the B-level and C-level coaching courses were focused on amateur and youth teams while the A-level course was focused on professional clubs. “This would make a big difference in club’s football. We would be able to impart our knowledge to the player and accordingly help improve their level of play.”

Competition officer with the federation, Kinley Dorji, said that this batch of coaches would help local clubs to fulfil the requirements mandated by AFC.

The clubs without A-license holder coach cannot compete in AFC club competitions.

Today six local football clubs – Transport United, Thimphu City, Ugyen Academy, Drukstars, High-Quality United, and Druk United are AFC licensed clubs.

BFF academy coach, Pasang Tshering, in a previous interview with Kuensel said that inexperienced coaches were managing local clubs. “The clubs were faced with the shortage of coaches.”

Approximately two coaches are currently left without clubs. However, officials from the federation said the coaches work in schools and institutes.

Kuensel learned that a few clubs taking part in Thimphu league have consulted the federation asking for the coaches.

A-level coaching license holder needs a minimum of two years of a cooling period and has to maintain practical manual while working in the field to pursue pro-license course.

Source: Kuenselonline

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SACCC 2018: Bhutan managed to bag bronze medal

From the beginning of the race, the Indian cross country runners proved to be the dominant team. In the men’s individual category, Pradeep Singh Chaudhary came first by completing the race in just 34 minutes.

The jubilant winner said: “I am feeling very happy as I could not perform well during the Asian Cross Country Championship due to some reasons. I felt very bad during that time. However, after winning this championship today I am feeling like I am on the top of the world.”

The story was no different in the women’s individual category as well. Jhadhav Sanjivani Baburao from India booked the gold medal. She finished the 8km race in just 36 minutes and 20 seconds.

“Back home, we do our trainings at a lower altitude place. But after coming here, the difference in altitude has hampered my performances. However, I am extremely delighted that I won my first gold medal. This is my eleventh international event.”

Meanwhile, for Bhutanese men’s team, the two-month long training did not go in vain as they managed to win the bronze medal in the men’s team category.

“We have only been trained for two months whereas some participants from other countries have been undergoing coaching for more than 8 years. I am extremely happy that I competed with them and we won the bronze medal for the country,” told Sangay Wangchuk from team Bhutan to BBS News.

Despite failing to book a top spot in the women’s category, the Bhutanese women athletes all completed the cross country running courses. Chimi Dema, 22, was the first women to complete the race amongst the four female athletes.

“It was a good experience for us, for all the Bhutanese runners to participate with all the competitive runners from other countries. I would love to run with the international runners in the near future,” Chimi added.

The championship saw only four teams in women’s category since there was no participation of female athletes from Bangladesh and the Maldives.

In the men’s team category, India took away the gold medal followed by Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Team Sri Lanka came first in the women’s team category, India second and Nepal in the third place.

The Bhutan Amateur Athletic Federation organised the day-long international event for the very first time in Bhutan. Six South Asian countries participated in the event and they are: Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Source: www.bbs.bt (BBS)

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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

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Gelephu Referees at KHSS

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

Here are some Glimpse... 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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