Reaching The Unreachable
The Bhutan Football Federation Grassroots Football Program
The four-day Bhutan Football Federation Grassroots Program in one of the remote places in the country, “Merak and Sakteng,” ended yesterday.
The program was conducted at Sakteng Lower Secondary School on the 10th and 11th of June. A total number of 184 kids from the Sakteng community took part in the program.
Similarly, the program was also conducted at Merak on the 14th and 15th of June 2023 involving around 174 kids.
The program was conducted under the guidance of Mr. Yeshey Dorji, Head of the Grassroots Football Division, assisted by Mr. Dorji Tenzin, Elite Grassroots Coach, Mr. Lhendup Dorji, Eastern Regional Manager, and volunteers from the school.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
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To positively engage children in a fun, enjoyable, and inclusive football experience to learn and develop techniques and skills in football.
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To encourage children to play football and develop a love for the game from a very young age with fun and easy football activities.
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To promote the holistic development of children; friendship, respect, teamwork, healthy lifestyle, honesty, effort, and confidence.
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To promote the physical and mental health benefits of playing football.
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To give everyone an opportunity to play regardless of age, gender, social background etc…
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To take football to the remotest place.
The program was conducted in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee.
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