Conclusion of U17 Club Mixed Team Championship 2024

The U17 Club Mixed Team Championship 2024 concluded on January 22nd with seven clubs. Among these clubs, three are affiliated with the BBF (Bhutan Badminton Federation), one is private, and three are sanctioned clubs from Thimphu. The participating clubs are as follows:

  • Gesarling Central School
  • Thimphu Basic Club
  • Peljorling Higher Secondary School
  • Tangmachu Higher Secondary School
  • Thimphu Boomers Club
  • Thimphu Glory Club
  • PunWang Club

Through this tournament, players show cased their skills and talents, demonstrating not only their individual abilities but also their collective teamwork and dedication to the sports.

The tournament holds significant importance as it serves as a crucial component in the team selection process for national representation aiming to participate in U17 & U15 South Asia Badminton Asia Regional Championship 2024 this year at Istanbul, Pakistan. 

The Thimphu Boomers Club emerged as the tournament champions, with the following members:

  • Pema Tenzin
  • Sonam Phuntsho Tsheten
  • Kritty Gurung
  • Yeshey Leksel Dorji

The runner-up Thimphu Glory Club comprised the following players:

  • Sonam Rinzin Penjor
  • Ogyen Tashi
  • Yangchen Dolkar
  • Lhazin Namgay

The first runner-up was Peljorling Higher Secondary School, represented by:

  • Pema Thinley
  • Tenzing Rabsell
  • Karma Leki
  • Pema Lhaden