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Bhutan lost to china by 69 runs, to Singapore by seven wickets, and to Malaysia by 171 runs Bhutan’s U-16 cricket team is out of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) eastern region tournament, that is being held at Thailand after losing three consecutive matches in the group stage to China, Singapore …

Of the eight teams that took part in the ongoing National Futsal Championship, Kuenjun FC, Thimphu City, Pep City, and Paro Yuljong FC qualified for the Semi-Finals. Thimphu City will face Paro Yuljong, and Kuenjueng FC will play FC Pep City in the second semifinal match today.

With many club players from across the country participating, the winter open football tournament in Phuentsholing, which began since December 9, is expected to have as many spectators. There are 20 teams participating in the tournament. With the tournament rules allowing a team to hire at least two club players, …

Team Young Star FC won the two- day open Futsal championship organised by Chanjiji Youth Centre to commemorate the coronation day of His Majesty The King on December 9. Young Star FC defeated Tigers’ Brothers 7-3 in the final. A total of 24 teams took part in the tournament. The …

The under-16 national cricket team will face China in the first match of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U16 Eastern Region Cup at Chiang Mai, Thailand on December 11. The team spent five days training to acclimatise in Bangkok. The team played two practice matches against Thailand on Wednesday and Friday. …

Taking part in competitive international and regional competitions without any insurance policy covering accidents and injuries sustained during tournaments is a concern to national athletes. At least 500 athletes take part in international and regional competitions. This year more than 300 athletes took part in the world and Asian level …

The U-12 basketball teams were the first to reach the quarter-finals After a successful start in the Under-12 international friendly basketball tournament, both the teams from Bhutan lost to South Korea in the quarter-finals at Jeju Island, South Korea. Bhutanese boys lost 43-53 on their second meeting of the tournament …

Team Old Friends beat KC Brothers in the final to lift the Thimphu Open Football Tournament trophy on December 2. The team beat KC Brothers 4:2 on penalty after the two teams drew 1:1 on regular time. The teams, expecting to qualify at least to the semi finanls started practicing …

December 3, 9:15am. Norzin Lam, the road that passes through the heart of Thimphu town, otherwise a busy traffic spot, was filled with persons on wheelchairs. The 16 persons on wheelchairs were participating in a kilometer long race to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Physiotherapist at the …

Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) bagged the second Asian Football Confederation (AFC) award in as many years this year. After winning an award for the inspiring member association in 2016, BFF won the AFC President Recognition Award for Grassroots Football in the aspiring category. Of the 46 AFC associated member countries, …