The Tibet women's football team is a national association football team controlled by the Tibet Women's Soccer (TWS), an organization of exiled Tibetans. Its current team manager is Gompo Dorjee.
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| Nickname(s) | "Lionesses Snow" | ||
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| Association | Tibetan Women's Soccer | ||
| Confederation | ConIFA | ||
| Head coach | Gompo Dorjee | ||
| Most caps | Jamyang Choetso | ||
| Top scorer | Jamyang Choetso | ||
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| First international | |||
Himachal Pradesh 0–2 Tibet  (India; 26 May 2012) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Tibet 8–0 Kendriya Vidyalaya School (India; 28 April 2016) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Manipur 7–0 Tibet (India; 14 February 2014) | |||
Story
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In 2010, Tibetan schools in India launched for the first time an official football program for Tibetan to Dharamshala.
The US Cassie Childers, during his summer break trip to Dharamsala in India. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, she noticed that she was the only woman to pay attention to this international event. Subsequently, at a photographic exhibition of the National Association of Tibetan sports, she is surprised that there are no women featured in the photographs, it was not just football, but all the sports. Cassie Childers participant in driving the Tibetan youth and became the first coach of the Women's Football Team Tibet.
During the winter holidays, forty girls selected by their schools, have lived together for learning and practicing football and name the potential team captains, while participating in leadership training. For the first training games, they are divided into two teams, The Princesses Himalayan and Snowland United .
In 2011, the [clarification needed] is headed by National Association of Tibetan soccer and National Association of Tibetan sports, help the teacher Willits Charter. The program was founded in October 2011 to serve as a tool to empower Tibetan women in the refugee community. Thirteen Tibetan schools in India and eighteen people were trained to best frame the 500 adolescents participating in the program. The program begins in a training camp for a month, the 18 trainers form girls from each participating school to become leaders of the future new teams in both football training and empowerment. During this period the camp invite professional coaches, sports psychologists, empower women teachers, physiotherapists, nurses and specialized sports coaches. Eventually the female sports program of Tibet has trained 13 clubs in refugee settlements located in India.
A few days after the end of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, 5 July, a team of seven Tibetan players met a Chinese team during the Discover Football Festival in Berlin. Phuntsok Dolma, Sherab Dolma, Yandan Lhamo, Tenzin Norzom, Dasel Tenzin Sonam Tenzin Yangzom Palyang and then became the first Tibetan players to play a historic meeting in a foreign country. The players were selected in a refugee camp in India by their coaches, Gompo Dorjee and Cassie Childers, for the simple reason that in China, they would never have had the right to set foot on a ball. They confronted the players of the Shanghai University of Sport. Some months before, Cassie Childers, the program manager and founder of the Football Association Women's Tibet, had decided with the team of a collaboration with the national Association of Tibetan sports.
The team of Tibetan women's football, created in 2011 in Dharamsala, India, was released thanks to international donations. The first Tibetan Women's National Team is created, composed of 21 members. The first captain Ngawang Tsering Lhamo and Lhadon is the vice captain of the team. The selection of the team of girls of the Tibetan football is chosen each winter in a training camp.
In 2012 May 26, Tibet faces Himachal Pradesh team before formatnum 8000 spectators, the match will end with a victory of two goals to nil, the first goal in the history of the women's team is Lhamo Kyi registered. On September 9, the team played a second match which will result in a loss to Haryana.
In 2013 the team wins a match, the second ended in defeat, the latest in a draw.
In 2014 the team participates in Manipur Spring Football Festival first ladies Imphal. The first match starts on February 14 is finally defeated, the day the game is winning 4–2, is allowing Tibet to play the final against Manipur who finished in a draw, the two teams are named co-winner the tournament.
For the training session at Winter Camp 2014, a professional team is in place to form the best women's team Tibet. Cassie Childers, General Manager & Responsible (communication, teamwork, leadership, self-esteem). Shane Kidby of New Zealand served as head coach. Johanna Kidby, New Zealand also joined as a fitness coach (yoga, circuit training, meditation, nutrition). James Ryle of Ireland has used his training in hypnotherapy and other therapeutic models for group sessions and individual sports therapy. Ngawang Namdol Coordinator with the TNSA.
In 2015, they participate in three friendly matches that end in four wins, a draw is a defeat. Summer Camp 2015 begins with a new coach of the female Tibetan football team Gompo Dorjee, and the creation of a new headquarters in Clement Town India.
In 2016, the 28 and 30 April, two preparation matches are played, overwhelming victory against K.V School eight goals to nil and Woodstock School six goal to zero.
Goa Football Association (GFA) has introduced the female Goa Football Festival, the tournament starts on 4 for Tibet May 5 at Duler Stadium Mapusa. Participating teams are the Tibet team Football Academy Spectrum Viva Goa and North Goa XI. The Tibetan team players compose the Tibetan refugee community in India and Nepal.
Jamyang Choetso (Wangla), the tournament is designated team captain, Tenzin Dekyong is chosen as goalkeeper of the Tibet team. For the first time, the team selected a contingent of six players from the Nepal. The team is coached by Gompo Dorjee, a former member of the National Men's Team Tibet, and managed by Cassie Childers.
In his first match Tibet's team wins against North Viva Goa 4–0 football stadium Duler. Goals are marked by Jamyang Choetso the 6th and 33rd minutes, Ngawang Lhamo Dhondup Otsoe 11th and 40th.
The women's Tibetan team plays against Goa XI in the final on May 7 Goa dominates Tibet. The finale ends with 6–0, Goa Goa XI won the football feminine Festival 2016, Tibet finished in second place.
On June 18, for the first time in the history of Tibetan women's football, Lhamo Kyi first scorer of the team and the women's Tibet Jamyang Choetso (Wangla) Football captain female Tibet Tibetan became the first women to obtain a license AIFF D coach in Goa, India.
Achievements
edit- Manipur to Football Tournament 2014: Co-Winner
- Goa Football Women Festival 2016: Finalist
Individual distinctions
edit- Jamyang Choetso (Wangla): Price for the best scorer of the Manipur Football Tournament 2014.
- Marie Choeying Oehm: Prize for best midfielder of Manipur Football Tournament 2014.
Squad by year
editSquad 2012
edit- Tenzin Dekyong
- Tenzin Dolma
- Tenzin Lhamo
- Choezom (cap)
- Tsering Lhamo
- Tenzing Choekyi
- Marie Choeying Oehm
- Jamyang Choetso Wangla
- Kunchok Sangmo
- Ngawang Oetso
- Tenzin Choezom
- Lhamo Kyi
- Rinzin Dolma
- Ngawang-Michael
Squad 2013
edit- Tenzin Yangchen
- Tashi Dolma Talook
- Dhe Ga
- Tenzin Mozron
- Rinzin Ngawang Zen
- Rinzin dolma Tholing
- Tenzin Kunsel
- Tsering Lhamo
- Phurbu Sangmo
- Lingkyi Lhamo Choekyi
- Tenzin yangchen
- Abu Lhamo
- Lhamo Kyi (cap)
- Sonam Palyang
- Tsering Dolma Gultsang
- Jamyang Choetso
Squad 2014
editGardienne:
- Tenzin Dekyong
Défense:
- Tenzin Dolma
- Tenzin Lhamo
- Choezom (cap)
- Tsering Lhamo (asst. captain)
Milieu terrain défensif:
- Tenzing Choekyi
- Marie Choeying Oehm
Milieu de terrain:
- Wangla
- Kunchok Sangmo
- Ngawang Oetso
Attaque:
- Tenzin Choezom
- Tenzin Yangzom
- Sherab Dolma
- Phuntsok Dolma
- Lhamo Choekyi
- Yandan Lhamo
- Tenzin Dhekyong
- Tenzin Chozom
- Ngawang Oetso
- Tashi Dolma
- Tenzin Dasel
- Tenzin Youdon
- Sonam Palyang
- Tenzin Tsentso
- Tenzin Norzom
- Tsering Lhamo
Squad 2016
edit- Yangdan Lhamo
- Lhamo Kyi
- Pema Choedon
- Gopso Dhapz
- Jamyang Choetso (cap)
- Sonam Palyang
- Tenzin Dekyong
- Tsering Lhamo
- Tenzin Lhamo
- Ngawang
- Tenzii Chonzom
- Thinley Sangmo
- Kalsang Kyi
Selected international matches
edit2012
edit| 26 May 2012 | Tibet | 2–0 | Himachal Pradesh | India |
| 15:30 | Lhamo Kyi x1 Jamyang Choetso x1 |
2013
edit| 25 January 2013 | Tibet | 4–0 | Himachal Pradesh | Dharamsala, India |
| 15:30 | Phuntsok Dolma x2 Tenzin Tsomo x1 Ngawang Lhadon x1 |
| 13 June 2013 | Tibet | 2–4 | Punjab | Dharamsala, India |
| 15:30 | Jamyang Choetso x2 |
2014
edit| 15 February 2014 | Tibet | 4–2 | Manipur | Manipur, India |
| 15:30 | Jamyang Choetso x4 |
| 16 February 2014 | Tibet | 2–2 | Manipur | Manipur, India |
| 15:30 | Jamyang Choetso x1 Ngawang Oetso x1 |
2015
edit| 2 February 2015 | Tibet | 2–0 | Sanskriti School | New Delhi, India |
| 15:30 | Phuntsok Dolma x1 Ngawang Oetso x1 |
| 4 February 2015 | Tibet | 1–1 | Pendjab Heroes | New Delhi, India |
| 15:30 | Ngawang Oetso x1 |
| 6 February 2015 | Tibet | 3–0 | New Delhi Manthan Fondation | New Delhi, India |
| 15:30 | Rinzin Dolma x1 Ngawang-Michael x2 |
| 10 June 2015 | Tibet | 1–0 | Amritsar Girls Team | New Delhi, India |
| 15:30 | Jamyang Choetso x1 |
| 11 June 2015 | Tibet | 1–2 | The Doon School | New Delhi, India |
| 15:30 | Ngawang Oetso x1 |
| 12 June 2015 | Tibet | 3–0 | The Doon School | New Delhi, India |
| 15:30 | Chozom Tenzin x1 Phuntsok Dolma x2 |
2016
edit| 28 April 2016 | Tibet | 8–0 | Kendriya Vidyalaya School | Dehradun, India |
| 15:30 | Jamyang Choetso x4 Lhamo Kyi x1 Thinley Dolma x1 Sonam Sangmo x1 Tsewang Dolma x1 |
| 30 April 2016 | Tibet | 6–0 | Woodstock School | Dehradun, India |
| 15:30 | Jamyang Choetso x3 Ngawang Oetso x1 Sonam Sangmo x1 Lhakpa Bhuti x1 |
| 5 May 2016 | Tibet | 4–0 | Viva North Goa | Mapusa, India |
| 15:30 | Jamyang Choetso x2 Ngawang Oetso x1 Dhondup Lhamo x1 |
2022
edit| 1 July 2022 2022 CONIFA Women's World Football Cup | Tibet | 1–13 |  Sápmi | Paonta Sahib |
Ngawang Oetso  59' |
Sandra Simonsen Moa Öhman Karoline Fossli Sofie Sörensen |
| 3 July 2022 2022 CONIFA Women's World Football Cup | Sápmi | 9–0 | Tibet | Paonta Sahib |
| Moa Öhman 7', 57', 71', 89' Emelie Kristiansen 38'Klara Norlemann 43'Sandra Simonsen 46', 83'Wilma Ritzen 48' |
Top goalscorers
edit| # | Player | Year(s) | Goals | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaymang Choetso | 2012– | 18 | 16 |
| 2 | Ngawang Oetso | 2012– | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | Phuntsok Dolma | 2012– | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | Ngawang-Michael | 2012– | 2 | 12 |
| 5 | Lhamo Kyi | 2012– | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Sonam Sangmo | 2012– | 2 | 13 |
| 7 | Rinzin Dolma | 2012– | 1 | 13 |
| 8 | Thinley Dolma | 2012– | 1 | 13 |
| 9 | Tsewang Dolma | 2012– | 1 | 13 |
| 10 | Lhakpa Bhuti | 2014– | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Tenzin Chozom | 2012– | 1 | 10 |
| 12 | Dhondup Lhamo | 2012– | 1 | 10 |
| 13 | Tenzin Tsomo | 2012– | 1 | 10 |
| 14 | Ngawang Lhadon | 2012– | 1 | 10 |
Coaches
edit- Statistics correct as of 30 March 2016
| Manager | Dates | P | W | D | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cassie Childers
|
2011–2015 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 45.5 |
| Gompo Dorjee
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2015– | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 71.4 |
References
edit- ^ players of Tibet women's soccer, Tibetan feminist collective, 14 June 2015
- "We can do anything boys can do" – Tibet's female football stars of tomorrow, Tibet Pos , January 9, 2013
- cassie childers starts soccer not for profit tibetan women, Semester At Sea , May 5, 2013
- tibetan sports, Tibetan sports , 2016
- Tibet women's soccer celebrates Successes Future Plans, Contact , July 12, 2012
- Local teacher heads to india to start soccer program, Willits news , June 1, 2011 and coach football Cassie Childers
- Tibets first girls soccer coaches, Forbidden Dream Tibet , November 11, 2011
- China Tibet and football, So Foot , July 19, 2011
- Football for peace Tibetan women's team plays in Berlin, Sport and dev , July 22, 2015
- voanews.com/content/tibet-china-womens-football-make-history/2852529.html Tibet china women's soccer make history, Voice of America , July 7, 2015
- Tibet women's soccer, Tibet women's soccer , 2011
- first Tibetan women soccer team, VOANews , April 18, 2013.
- Tibet women's soccer, TIBET'S SOCCER WOMEN , 2014
- -goa / tibetan-women's-soccer-team-to-play-in-goa, Tibet express , April 2, 2016
- goa host women's soccer festival, Arun football , May 3, 2016
- /2853266.html Tibet post easy 4–0 win over North Viva Goa in Goa Women's Football Tournament Festival, webindia123 , May 5, 2016
- Goa-eves-crush-Tibet-side-to-clinch-title / 101760.html Dominant Goa eves crush Tibet side to clinch title, goa Herald , May 8, 2016
- Tibetan women soccer team AIMS recognition by fifa 2017, Hindustan Times , June 11, 2013
Other sources
edit- "Soccer Nuns". BBC. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- "Tibetan, Chinese Women's Soccer Teams Make History With First Encounter". VOA. 6 July 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2016.