4th Edition of the Pepsi Bhutan Higher Secondary School Championship, 2025-26, to Kick Off Tomorrow
The recent regional high school football tournament concluded on January 9, after a week of intense competition that began on January 3. Schools from all seven regions of Bhutan-Thimphu, Punakha, Tsirang, Samtse, Samdrupjongkhar, Bumthang, and Mongarbattled fiercely for glory.
A total of 42 teams participated in this thrilling tournament-21 boys’ teams and 21 girls’ teams. The matches were marked by energy, skill, and determination as young athletes showcased their talents across various venues.
After fierce competition, seven boys’ teams emerged victorious and secured their spots in the upcoming national championship. These teams are Yangchenphug HSS, Tashidingkha CS, Gelephu HSS, Mongar HSS, Jakar HSS, Orong CS, and Gedu HSS. They will be joined by last year’s champions, Ugyen Academy.
On the girls’ side, seven teams also qualified: Norbuling CS, Taktse CS, Gaserling CS, Yadi HSS, Ugyen Academy, Mothithang HSS, and Rangjung CS, along with last year’s winners, Gelephu HSS.
The grand finals, the Nationals, are scheduled to commence on January 22, 2026. All matches will be held at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, and the fixtures and the groups were drawn during the match Coordination Meeting earlier at Babena Headquarters.
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