Camp team bags Rs 100,000; community rejoices victory

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Celebrations among the exiled Bhutanese and donor agencies have continued even on the second day after the Bhutanese Refugee Football Team beat Sainik Youth Club 4-3 in the final match of the Eastern Region Knockout Football Tournament in the Mechi Stadium, Thursday.

Captain Kiran Thapa receives the winner's banner promising to pay a cash amount of Rs 100,000 (Picture courtesy : Manorath Pokhrel)

The Caritas Nepal, which was a co-organiser of the tournament, the Camp Management Committee of Beldangi camp and the UNHCR’s Damak Office congratulated the team today amidst different programs.

The Caritas Nepal has even provided a cash amount of Rs 10,000 as token of appreciation, informed team captain Kiran Thapa.

Thousands celebrated while watching a final battle Wednesday in the Mechi Stadium, shooting of flares and waving flags and T-shirts.

Over 10,000 of exiled fans travelled to Mechinagar on public and dozens of hired buses and trucks.

The Sainik Youth Club took the lead through two goals in the first half of the battle before the match remained in a draw 3-3 until the 75th minute.

The camp team with Beldangi camp management committee (Picture : Tilak Niraula)

The battle became tougher for the Sainik Youth Club to win when Biran Tamang of the community team scored a victory goal at 75th minute.

The Bhutanese Refugee Team had entered into final beating Urlabari Club of Morang 4-3  on Monday.

Jointly organized by the Sports Development Committee of Jhapa and Caritas Nepal, the tournament had Rs 100,000 and Rs 50,000 as cash prizes for the best two team, highest in the region ever achieved.

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  1. Good News for all of us.Congratulation.But sad, i dont think there is Sainik youth club, Urlabari club and Mechi stadium in the resettled contries to achieve such similar stories as said by Bhalay jee.
    Your talent is all respected.

    CHEERS.

  2. congrulation to bhutanese foot ball team they have become hero of estern region of nepal nad show that if they got opportunity then they can do some think soo proud of its ,now i think neplase people ahve to think much by geting small play ground not suffecient material .cooch and ect also bhutanese play well and win the match its teh great achevement of bhutanese people,if ahve all vedio soo if u post its we all bhutanese ouside sthe camp will happy

  3. Exciting news to every Bhutanese in the camp and abroad. This is the example to all derprived bhutanese when they are given opportunity, definitely they can show the full talent and skin.NO wonder what obstacles comes on their way, they seemed striving to achieve the goals.

    Congratualtion all the team members and well wishers.

  4. Back home two decades ago, the way of these people leading to prosperity and success were envied and they were accused of posing threat to the security and sovereignty of their nation! Beware of the local people of the host country and avoid any form of competition privately. Maintaining high morals and living with commitment to honesty, integrity and truthfullness can lead to victorious life that cannot be mared by the filthy words of the adversaries.

    Congratulations for success this season and wish that victory remains in future even in the coming events…

  5. Dear young Football friends,
    Salute for the grand success, it is very nice to read the spirit of your success in Football that you all have shown. A very preety News today and Sport history tomorrow. Keep On and on. Plus……

    Wishing you all a very Happy , healthy and prosperous new year 2012.

    God bless you all.

    Makar Gurung

    Germany.

  6. Friends !!!!
    excited and profound performance. love to hear on victory. waiting in the USA for your arrival to start the real game of soccer in future…..wonderful…wonderful …..wonderful… you are pride for Bhutanese in this Globe.

  7. Guys amazing job, can’t help myself to drop u a lot of congratulations. It’s great to see u guys at the top of the eastern team wow, wow, wow. Hope this winning spirit will b always with u nd i believe u do keep it. Lastly, i hope these players who were n will b playing some other game thy will b in good health nd don’t b in bad track. With lots of hope n proud thx a lot again for being such an image.