The first ever Tibetan Women’s Basketball Tournament against Tuberculosis took place to coincide with HH the Dalai Lama’s 84th birthday. It was organised jointly by the Tibetan Government-in-Exile’s Department of Health and the Tibetan National Sports Association and funded by HH the Dalai Lama’s Charitable Trust. Seven teams participated and the winners were Dhondhupling who beat Nepal 30: 25; TCV Suja were presented the fair player team award.