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 FC
Best Coach: Puspalal Sharma, Paro FC
Golden Boot: Armand Beadoum, Thimphu City FC
MVP: Armand Beadoum, Thimphu City FC
Golden Gloves: Yuya Kuriyama, Thimphu City FC
Young Emerging Player: Chimmi Dorji, Ugyen Academy FC