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The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF), a bronze member of the AFC Grassroots Charter, paid tribute to the dedicated heroes of the grassroots movement who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to grow the passion for football at the BFF Grassroots Football Awards 2021.
The awards celebrated the achievements and efforts of schools, football clubs and individuals who committed their time and effort to promote grassroots football in the Kingdom.
Bjimthangka Primary School was awarded the Grassroots Football School of the Year after conducting more than 55 training sessions which benefited 140 children aged between six to 14 years old.
Their coach, Lhap Tshering, was named the Grassroots Football Coach of the Year in the School Category after developing a training schedule based on children’s age and ability.
Additionally, Tshering Lhendup was named the Grassroots Football Leader of the Year for creating a positive impact on the lives of children through grassroots football activities organised at the Bjimthangka Primary School.
Coach Tenzin Chozin from Thimphu City FC took home the same award in the Club Category for guiding the club’s youth team to the U-18 title while his rigorous training methods have helped many youth players to be promoted to the senior team at the club.
Meanwhile Paro Football Club, known as Bhutan’s hub for grassroots football because of their infrastructure and robust grassroots football development plan, received the award for the Grassroots Football Club of the Year.
In the Grassroots Football Volunteer of the Year category, Ugyen Dorji took home the award after dedicating 144 hours as a volunteer coach as well as joining other initiatives such as the Parents Support Volunteer Group, Parents Support Group Match, professional development programmes and volunteering as a referee for the Paro Junior League.
The Paro Junior League 2021, organised as part of the Paro Football Academy’s training programme, received the Grassroots Football Project of the Year award for initiating fun football opportunities for children in their community regardless of their abilities.
BFF’s Technical Director, Vincent Subramaniam, said: “Our Grassroots football activities in clubs and schools have grown over the years. Therefore, we wanted to recognise their efforts with these awards.”
The certificates for recognition and gifts were awarded to the winners at the BFF Grassroots Football Day celebration at the Changlimithang National Stadium by the BFF Executive Committee Member, Chencho Norbu with the BFF General Secretary Ugyen Wangchhuk also in attendance.
