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