International tournaments good for sports and local economy

Hosting international sports tournaments in the country can drive sports development while contributing to the local economy.

Between January and October this year, Bhutan hosted nine major international sports events, ranging from football and judo to archery and basketball, all of which provided significant benefits to the country’s economy and its athletes. 

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