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

Bhutan Football Federation observed BFF grassroots day at Changlimithang Stadium on the 67th anniversary of the birth of our fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The Grassroots Football Day, which includes events to showcase the abilities of young children, and has become into an annual event in the Bhutan Football calendar. The program’s primary goal is to recognize the numerous clubs that have contributed to the development of grassroots football, its promotion, and the growth of youth football participation.   The programme was graced by Kuwait ambassador to Bhutan H.E. Mr. Fadel Haider Saud Alhasan, President of Bhutan Football Federation Dasho Ugen Tsechup, Executive member and chairperson of Women’s Football in Bhutan Ms. Zimbiri, General Secretary of BFF Mr.Ugyen Wangchhuk , BFF Staff and Parents. Paro FC has been fortunate to be part of the programme. Paro FC received six awards from various grassroots football categories this year. Sweeping the BFF Grassroots Awards in 2022 yet again In order to commemorate Grassroots Day with the children in their academy, Paro Fc also puts on its own event at their home field, the Woochu Sports Arena.  

As we reflect on all of our accomplishments over the past four years, we’re once again raising a toast to the BFF Grassroots awards that keep us on top! We’re proud to be adjudged the best Grassroots Club in the country, but we’re even prouder of our unwavering team and the ability to hold these outstanding titles year after year. With the right people who treat each other the right way, Paro FC is thrilled to announce that we have swept the BFF Grassroots awards 2022 awards. Our team has worked hard to represent the future of football in Bhutan. With our stakeholders at the core of everything we do, we’ve built an academy -leading Grassroots program dedicated to a footballing culture unlike anywhere else. Year after year, these awards recognize our success as a football club — and we’re thrilled to celebrate the addition of a few more polished plaques in 2022. ‘I’m excited for the future because we’ve had such a great past. The people who have helped us along the way saw what we were all about. I feel very confident that in the next ten years, the core group of people will still be there. We have a group of people we can enjoy the ride with’. Karma Jigme PRESIDENT The prestigious awards all focusing on the future of football; laying the correct foundation saw Paro Football Academy Grassroots program win the awards in the following categories. Grassroots Football Club of the Year- Paro Football Club Grassroots Football Project of the Year- Paro FC for ‘Catch Them Young & Keep Them Moving Expansion Project, 2022’ themed  ‘The HOPE in the Valley’ Grassroots Football Leader of the Year- Karma Jigme, President of Paro FC Grassroots Football Volunteer of the Year- Sixteen Women Volunteer Coaches of Paro FC Grassroots Football Parent of the Year -Gyembo, Grassroots Parent, Paro FC Grassroots Football Coach of the Year- Gopal Rai, Grassroots Head/ Coach, Paro FC [dflip id=”1059″ ][/dflip][dflip id=”1067″ ][/dflip][dflip id=”1087″ ][/dflip][dflip id=”1094″ ][/dflip][dflip id=”1100″ ][/dflip][dflip id=”1106″ ][/dflip]