8 year-old Tibetan footballer Tenzin Hannah officially signs with Fulham FC

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, May 25: An eight-year-old Tibetan footballer has signed with Premier League club Fulham F.C., marking a significant milestone for Tibetan representation in international sport and youth football.

Young defender Tenzin Hannah officially joined the west London club’s youth academy on May 7 at the iconic Craven Cottage, becoming one of the few Tibetans to enter the academy system of a top English football club.

He began his football journey with grassroots side Forestdale FC, where his talent was identified at an early age. He also trained under Chelsea F.C. before securing his move to Fulham’s academy, regarded as one of the most competitive football d...

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