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Thimphu League and BOB National League 2017 saw the rise of Transport United FC. The team took seven years to come back to the championship. The team has played seven undefeated matches in the national league with six wins and a draw against Thimphu City.

Tshering Dorji positions to lift 69kg loaded barbell with weight plates above the head in one furious motion. The 33-year-old tightens his hold on the loaded bar. In a few minutes, he is holding the 69kg loaded barbell in the air with his nerves and muscles almost exploding.

Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) disciplinary committee is reviewing if players and officials of Thimphu City had abused the referee after their 6:3 loss to Transport United on August 9.

Bhutan bagged a gold and two bronze medals from the South Asian Karate Championship 2017 that was held last week in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Transport United beat Thimphu City 6-3 and extended their lead at the top of BOB national league with three points at the Changlimithang stadium yesterday.

Thimphu Magics defeated Delinquents to lift the Coronation Cup 2017 trophy for the second time yesterday. In the women’s final, Taras won against Gonjas.

In preparation for the upcoming ‘Tour of the Dragon’ next month, 38 bikers participated in a day-long Thimphu mountain biking club (TMBC) climbing challenge at Pangrizampa, Thimphu on August 6.

The semi finals of Coronation Cup 2017 saw the fall of Pazaps, and the defending champions Thimphu Magics win their second straight appearance in the final without losing a game in the tournament August 7.

Transport United defeated Paro United 4:3 at Changlimithang Stadium on August 6.

Colony FC (CFC) defeated Lungwang Norphel Transport United (LNTU) with four goals to one in the second open monsoon football tournament final held at Nganglam, Pemagatshel, on August 5.