Paro Football Club aims to enhance its academy in Thimphu, introducing an Astro turf football ground at Ramtokto. The new facility signifies Paro FC’s commitment in promoting football in Bhutan. Club President Karma Jigme expresses excitement about relocating the Thimphu Academy to these dedicated facilities, aiming to replicate the success achieved at Woochu Sports Arena. Technical Director/Coach Puspa Lal highlights that the expansion will allow more training sessions, tournaments, and friendly matches, reinforcing their commitment to football excellence in the region.The ground will be leased for various activities, including leisure matches, local tournaments, and training, in addition to running Paro Football Academy. Parents seeking top-notch facilities and quality training in Thimphu are encouraged to consider enrolling their children in Paro Football Academy. The club plans to organize a Junior league for grassroots players and a community league for youth players as they work together to shape the future of Bhutanese football.
Paro FC Clinches BoB Bhutan Premier League 2023 Title in Dominant Fashion
Paro FC secured the BoB Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2023 title, claiming a cash prize of Nu 2.4 million at Woochu Sports Arena in Paro on December 9. This marked Paro’s consecutive championship and fourth since the club’s 2018 inception. Puspa Lal Sharma, Paro FC’s coach, received the Best Coach award for the BPL 2023 season, achieving this honor for the third consecutive time in seasons 2021, 2022, and 2023. Paro FC maintained an unbeaten run for two seasons but suffered a 1-2 loss in the final match against Transport Utd FC, who needed a win to secure third place. Paro FC accumulated 49 points, seven ahead of second-placed Thimphu City FC. They scored 79 goals and conceded only 14, the least in the BPL 2023 season. In the decisive match, Transport, with 34 points, triumphed, earning Nu 650,000, while RTC FC secured Nu 350,000. Despite setbacks, Transport provided strong competition to Paro throughout the season. The success of Paro FC is attributed to hard work, team spirit, a positive attitude, and support from the club’s management. AWARD SUMMARY: BPL Champion 2023: Paro FCBest Coach: Puspalal Sharma, Paro FCGolden Boot: Armand Beadoum, Thimphu City FCMVP: Armand Beadoum, Thimphu City FCGolden Gloves: Yuya Kuriyama, Thimphu City FCYoung Emerging Player: Chimmi Dorji, Ugyen Academy FC
Paro Football Academy continues to shine on the Bhutanese football stage.
PARO FOOTBALL ACADEMY continues to shine on the Bhutanese football stage, securing multiple accolades at the 2023 Bhutan Football Federation Awards. The prestigious ceremony saw the academy claim top honors, reaffirming its status as a powerhouse in grassroots football development. In a triumphant repeat of 2022, Paro Football Academy emerged victorious across various categories, with the Bhutan Football Federation recognizing Paro Football Academy as the Best Grassroots Football Club (2023), Best Grassroots Football Project (2023), and Best Grassroots Football Volunteers (2023). Puspa Lal Sharma’s exemplary leadership earned him the title of Best Grassroots Football Leader (2023), while parents associated with the academy were celebrated as the Best Grassroots Football Parents (2023). This success follows a remarkable streak for Paro Football Academy, building on their 2022 achievements where Karma Jigme, the Club President, was honored as the Best Grassroots Football Leader (2022), and Gopal Rai secured the title of Best Grassroots Football Coach (2022). The academy’s commitment to nurturing talent from the grassroots level has made them a consistent winner, as evidenced by their recognition as the Best Grassroots Football Club (2022) and Best Grassroots Football Project (2022) in that year. The international football community also took notice in 2019 when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) bestowed upon Paro Football Academy the title of Best Grassroots Club, acknowledging their exceptional contributions to grassroots football development. This ongoing success highlights the academy’s dedication to fostering football talent at its roots and reinforces its position as a leader in football development in Bhutan. Paro Football Academy Awards Category 2023 1)Best Grassroots Football Club of the Year 2)Best Grassroots Football Project of the Year 3)Puspa Lal Sharma: Best Grassroots Football Leader (Club) of the Year 4)Sangay Duba: Best Grassroots Football Parent of the Year 5)Volunteers: Best Grassroots Football Volunteers of the Year