Thimphu, Bhutan, May 26, 2025: The Bhutan Olympic Committee has congratulated Ms. Zimbiri (one name) on being elected as the first female Executive Committee member of the South Asian Football Federation.
In a landmark moment, a Bhutanese woman was elected at the SAFF Congress held in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, May 24, where delegates from all member associations voted in person or virtually.
The Bhutan Football Federation hailed the milestone as a proud achievement not only for Bhutan but for women representation in South Asia football leadership.
The Bhutan Olympic Committee, in its congratulatory message posted on Facebook, noted: “This historic achievement marks a significant milestone for Bhutan and women in sports leadership.”
Zimbiri is chairperson of the women’s football committee at Bhutan Football Federation and also an executive committee member.