5th Annual Bhutanese Inter-State Soccer Tournament 2015

07/24/2026

📢 Dear Community Families and Friends!

Just like last year, we are excited to participate in the Annual Southeast Community Day Parade tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, 2026, proudly representing our Bhutanese-Nepali community in our traditional cultural attire while carrying our country flags.

We warmly invite all community families and friends to join us and celebrate this wonderful event together.

🕗 Please gather at 8:00 a.m. at Cane Ridge High School.

📅 Event Schedule

🚩 Parade: 9:30 a.m.
From Cane Ridge High School (12848 Old Hickory Blvd) to Mill Ridge Park (12947 Old Hickory Blvd), Antioch, TN.

🎉 Festival & Youth Program: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Mill Ridge Park

Highlights

🎒 Free backpacks & school supplies
🍔 Free food
🎯 Games & family activities
🤝 Community resource partners
💻 Laptop raffle for eligible 2026 high school graduates

This is a great opportunity to showcase our culture, enjoy the festivities, and spend time together as a community. There will be participants from many different communities wearing their traditional cultural attire and proudly displaying their national flags.

Please let me know if you and your family will be joining us tomorrow morning. We look forward to celebrating with you all!

06/18/2026

Interstate U-10 and U-12 Soccer Tournament Fundraising & Expense Report

We are still accepting kind and generous donations for the two-day interstate tournament, The Unity Cup 2026, which will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 20–21, 2026.

Financial Contributors
1. Pukar Chhetri – $100
2. Kamal Rai – $50
3. Punya Nepal – $100
4. Gopal Basnet – $100
5. Sameer Rai – $60
6. Aita Tamang (Lama) – $30
7. Santa Thulung – $40
8. Deo S***a – $30
9. Pratap S***a – $51
10. Arjun Baraili – $100
11. Santiman Rai – $20
12. Dil B. S***a – $40
13. Bijay Thapa – $65 ($30 + $35)
14. Jojo Tamang – $40
15. Damber Nepal – $50
16. Bal Mahat – $100
17. Bal Lamichhane – $50
18. Naresh Gurung – $60
19. Dewan Rai – $40
20. Harka Magar – $100
21. Prayaas Rai (Biru) – $100
22. Bhakta Rai – $50
23. Khadka Rai – $50
24. Dhan Koyu Rai – $100
25. N.B. Rai – $40
26. Ugyen Limbu – $50
27. Kausila Gurung – $50
28. Manu Suhang – $50
29. Sukman S***a – $51
30. Pritha Magar – $30
31. Central Nepali Market – $150
32. Binod Khawas – $30
33. Buddha Suhang – $40
34. Chandra Bayung (Truck Driver) – $100
35. Chandra Yonghang (Maila) – $35
36. Aita Chamling – $50
37. Anand Rai – $30
38. Kishor Rai – $50
39. Naren Rai – $40
40. Sancha Khaling – $50
41. Tilak Rai – $50
42. Sujap Rai – $50
43. Bishnu Khaling – $30
44. Pushpa Nepal – $50
45. Sumitra Khaling Rai – $70
46. Binod S***a – $50
47. Chandra Sampang – $40
48. Dawa Gurung $50
49. Muna Timsina $60
50. Neerhang Suhang $30
51. Tila Bista $51
52. Shiva Gurung $50
53. Rajman Rai $40
54. Dilli Chamlagai $50
55. Sumitra Chamlagai $45
56. Pushpa Rai $30
57. Ashok Rai $100
58. Ran Dhoj Rai $51
59. Bijay Thapa $50
60. Bashan S***a $100
61. Numa Thegim $50
62. Sha Dungmali $200
63. Khadka Rai $50
64. Sajan Rai $20
65. Gopal Chapagai $51
66. Jiwan Basnet $50

Total Collections
* Community Contributions: $3840
* D.J. Khaling (GA): $400.00
* Runner-Up Prize Money: $300.00
* Premal Home Care $300.00
Grand Total Collected: $4,840

Tournament Expenditures
* Gas and Meals: $895.42
* U-12 Tournament Entry Fee: $500.00
* U-10 Tournament Entry Fee: $500.00
Total Expenditures: $1,895.42

Remaining Balance
$4,840.00- $1,895.42 = $2,944.58

✅ Balance Remaining: $2,944.58

On behalf of our players, coaches, and families, we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed and supported our kids during the Interstate Friendly Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our young athletes made this experience possible.

Thank you all for supporting and believing in our kids! 🙏⚽❤️

Transparency, teamwork, and community support continue to help our children grow both on and off the field.

Sukman S***a
U.S. Certified Coach/Referee
Community President
Association of Bhutanese Communities in Tennessee (ABCT)

06/18/2026

Interstate U-10 and U-12 Soccer Tournament Fundraising & Expense Report

We are still accepting kind and generous donations for the two-day interstate tournament, The Unity Cup 2026, which will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 20–21, 2026.

Financial Contributors
1. Pukar Chhetri – $100
2. Kamal Rai – $50
3. Punya Nepal – $100
4. Gopal Basnet – $100
5. Sameer Rai – $60
6. Aita Tamang (Lama) – $30
7. Santa Thulung – $40
8. Deo S***a – $30
9. Pratap S***a – $51
10. Arjun Baraili – $100
11. Santiman Rai – $20
12. Dil B. S***a – $40
13. Bijay Thapa – $65 ($30 + $35)
14. Jojo Tamang – $40
15. Damber Nepal – $50
16. Bal Mahat – $100
17. Bal Lamichhane – $50
18. Naresh Gurung – $60
19. Dewan Rai – $40
20. Harka Magar – $100
21. Prayaas Rai (Biru) – $100
22. Bhakta Rai – $50
23. Khadka Rai – $50
24. Dhan Koyu Rai – $100
25. N.B. Rai – $40
26. Ugyen Limbu – $50
27. Kausila Gurung – $50
28. Manu Suhang – $50
29. Sukman S***a – $51
30. Pritha Magar – $30
31. Central Nepali Market – $150
32. Binod Khawas – $30
33. Buddha Suhang – $40
34. Chandra Bayung (Truck Driver) – $100
35. Chandra Yonghang (Maila) – $35
36. Aita Chamling – $50
37. Anand Rai – $30
38. Kishor Rai – $50
39. Naren Rai – $40
40. Sancha Khaling – $50
41. Tilak Rai – $50
42. Sujap Rai – $50
43. Bishnu Khaling – $30
44. Pushpa Nepal – $50
45. Sumitra Khaling Rai – $70
46. Binod S***a – $50
47. Chandra Sampang – $40
48. Dawa Gurung $50
49. Muna Timsina $60
50. Neerhang Suhang $30
51. Tila Bista $51
52. Shiva Gurung $50
53. Rajman Rai $40
54. Dilli Chamlagai $50
55. Sumitra Chamlagai $45
56. Pushpa Rai $30
57. Ashok Rai $100
58. Ran Dhoj Rai $51
59. Bijay Thapa $50
60. Bashan S***a $100
61. Numa Thegim $50
62. Sha Dungmali $200
63. Khadka Rai $50

Total Collections
* Community Contributions: $3,719
* D.J. Khaling (GA): $400.00
* Runner-Up Prize Money: $300.00
* Premal Home Care $300.00
Grand Total Collected: $4,719

Tournament Expenditures
* Gas and Meals: $895.42
* U-12 Tournament Entry Fee: $500.00
* U-10 Tournament Entry Fee: $500.00
Total Expenditures: $1,895.42

Remaining Balance
$4,719.00- $1,895.42 = $2,823.58

✅ Balance Remaining: $2,823.58

On behalf of our players, coaches, and families, we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed and supported our kids during the Interstate Friendly Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our young athletes made this experience possible.

Thank you all for supporting and believing in our kids! 🙏⚽❤️

Transparency, teamwork, and community support continue to help our children grow both on and off the field.

Sukman S***a
U.S. Certified Coach/Referee
Community President
Association of Bhutanese Communities in Tennessee (ABCT)

06/18/2026

⚽ Tennessee Bhutanese-Nepali Youth Soccer Teams

The Unity Cup 2026 – Travel & Game Information
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio
📅 June 20–21, 2026

🕘 Game Schedule – Saturday, June 20, 2026
* Game 1: 9:00 AM
* Game 2: 10:00 AM

Players Traveling with Bal Lamichhane
1. Adrien Lamichhane
2. Arvin S***a
3. Axl Bista
4. Enoch S***a

Players Traveling with Khadka Rai
1. Errol Rai
2. Ashim Rai
3. Alvin Gurung
4. Pranez Chamlagai

Players Traveling with Sabitra Rai Mahat
1. Rehaan Mahat
2. Simeon Rai

Players Traveling with Sita Rai Magar
1. Aarav Magar
2. Sharaj Gurung

Players Traveling with Sukman Suhang
1. Sammang Suhang
2. Samyoma Suhang
3. Samana Chamling
4. Rihansh Lungeli
5. Nambin Suhang
6. Aahaan Thegim

Player Traveling with Bijay Thapa
1. Ashwin Thapa

Important Reminders
✅ Carry two forms of identification for each player (required by tournament organizers)

✅ Bring:
* Soccer uniform (Red ABCT Logo Jersey and yellow Nashville SC Jersey)
* Red Shocks
* Soccer cleats
* Shin guards (mandatory)
* Water bottle
* Any necessary medications
* Medical insurance card (if applicable)

We request all players and parents to arrive on time and be prepared for check-in and eligibility verification before the games.

Best of luck to our U-10 and U-12 teams representing Tennessee at The Unity Cup 2026! 🏆⚽

Sukman Suhang
U.S. Certified Coach/Referee
Community President
Association of Bhutanese Communities in Tennessee (ABCT)

Jitu Basnet Kaka
U.S. Certified Coach/Referee
Board of Director
Association of Bhutanese Communities in Tennessee (ABCT)

06/15/2026

Interstate Tournament Fundraising & Expense Report

Financial Contributors
1. Pukar Chhetri – $100
2. Kamal Rai – $50
3. Punya Nepal – $100
4. Gopal Basnet – $100
5. Sameer Rai – $60
6. Aita Tamang (Lama) – $30
7. Santa Thulung – $40
8. Deo S***a – $30
9. Pratap S***a – $51
10. Arjun Baraili – $100
11. Santiman Rai – $20
12. Dil B. S***a – $40
13. Bijay Thapa – $65 ($30 + $35)
14. Jojo Tamang – $40
15. Damber Nepal – $50
16. Bal Mahat – $100
17. Bal Lamichhane – $50
18. Naresh Gurung – $60
19. Dewan Rai – $40
20. Harka Magar – $100
21. Prayaas Rai (Biru) – $100
22. Bhakta Rai – $50
23. Khadka Rai – $50
24. Dhan Koyu Rai – $100
25. N.B. Rai – $40
26. Ugyen Limbu – $50
27. Kausila Gurung – $50
28. Manu Suhang – $50
29. Sukman S***a – $51
30. Pritha Magar – $30
31. Central Nepali Market – $150
32. Binod Khawas – $30
33. Buddha Suhang – $40
34. Chandra Bayung (Truck Driver) – $100
35. Chandra Yonghang (Maila) – $35
36. Aita Chamling – $50
37. Anand Rai – $30
38. Kishor Rai – $50
39. D.J. Khaling (GA) – $400
40. Runner-Up Prize Money (Atlanta, GA) – $300
41. Naren Rai – $40
42. Sancha Khaling – $50
43. Tilak Rai – $50
44. Sujap Rai – $50
45. Bishnu Khaling – $30
46. Pushpa Nepal – $50
47. Sumitra Khaling Rai – $70
48. Binod S***a – $50
49. Chandra Sampang – $40
50. Dawa Gurung $50
51. Muna Timsina $60
52. Neerhang Suhang $30
53. Tila Bista $51
54. Shiva Gurung $50
55. Rajman Rai $40

Total Collections
* Community Contributions: $2,993
* D.J. Khaling (GA): $400.00
* Runner-Up Prize Money: $300.00
Grand Total Collected: $3,693

Tournament Expenditures
* Gas and Meals: $895.42
* U-12 Tournament Entry Fee: $500.00
* U-10 Tournament Entry Fee: $500.00
Total Expenditures: $1,895.42

Remaining Balance
$3,693.00 - $1,895.42 = $1,797.58

✅ Balance Remaining: $1,797.58

On behalf of our players, coaches, and families, we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed and supported our kids during the Interstate Friendly Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our young athletes made this experience possible.

We are still accepting kind and generous donations for the two-day interstate tournament, The Unity Cup 2026, which will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 20–21, 2026.

Thank you all for supporting and believing in our kids! 🙏⚽❤️

Transparency, teamwork, and community support continue to help our children grow both on and off the field.

Sukman S***a
U.S. Certified Coach/Referee
Community President
Association of Bhutanese Communities in Tennessee (ABCT)

06/15/2026

Tennessee Bhutanese-Nepali U-12 and U-10 Soccer Teams
The Unity Cup 2026 – Interstate Soccer Tournament
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio
📅 June 20–21, 2026

We are proud to announce the Tennessee Bhutanese-Nepali U-12 and U-10 soccer players who will be representing our community at the Interstate Soccer Tournament, The Unity Cup 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

⚽ U-10 Team Roster

1. Sammang Suhang (Captain)
2. Samyoma Suhang (Vice-Captain)
3. Rihansh Magar
4. Samana Rai
5. Aahaan Thegim
6. Ashwin Thapa
7. Sharaj Gurung
8. Simeon Rai
9. Errol Rai
10. Adrien Lamichhane
11. Nambin Suhang

⚽ U-12 Team Roster

1. Sammang Suhang (Captain)
2. Axl Bista
3. Alvin Gurung
4. Ashim Rai (Vice-Captain)
5. Arvin S***a
6. Enoch S***a
7. Aarav Magar
8. Ashwin Thapa
9. Aahaan S***a
10. Rehan Mahat
11. Sheraj Gurung
12. Samyoma Suhang

We wish all our young players the very best as they proudly represent Tennessee and the Bhutanese-Nepali community. Play with passion, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Win or lose, you are already champions for carrying the hopes and pride of our community.

Good luck, Team Tennessee! Bring home wonderful memories and make us proud! ⚽🏆🇺🇸🇧🇹🇳🇵

Sukman Suhang,
President
Association of Bhutanese Communities in Tennessee (ABCT)
U.S. Certified Coach/Referee

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Dear Friends, Family Members, and Community Supporters,

I hope you are all doing well.

As many of you may already know, our U-12 and U-10 community soccer teams will be proudly representing Tennessee at The Unity Cup 2026, an interstate soccer tournament taking place in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 20–21, 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our young athletes to showcase their talents, build confidence, develop teamwork, and represent our community with pride. However, participating in this tournament requires significant expenses, including transportation, lodging for two nights, meals, drinks, snacks, tournament fees, and other essential sports-related needs.

Although fundraising efforts are ongoing, we are currently facing a financial shortfall. Therefore, I humbly request all community members, friends, families, and sports lovers to support our young players by contributing any amount you can. No donation is too small, and every contribution will help motivate and encourage these children as they pursue their dreams and represent our community.

Our community has always come together during important events and projects that promote unity and solidarity. Once again, I ask for your support as we invest in the future of our children.

I will personally take full responsibility and accountability for all funds collected and expenses incurred. For complete transparency, all collections and expenditures will be publicly shared through our community social media platforms and public pages.

With only a little over a week remaining before the tournament, the countdown has begun. Let us come together and make this journey memorable for our young athletes.

Your generosity, encouragement, and support are deeply appreciated.

Thank you.

Sukman Suhang
U.S. Certified Soccer Coach/Referee
Community President
Association of Bhutanese Communities in Tennessee (ABCT)