No comprehensive sports growth plans from political parties

The five political parties have pledged to develop sports in the country, though their manifestos do not spell out comprehensive strategies.

 None of them have outlined plans to address critical issues within the sports sector, such as low athlete salaries, a limited budget, the attrition of national athletes, insufficient quality and international standard sports infrastructure, and a shallow talent pool.

Wrapping up a career in style

For Bhutanese bodybuilder Tandin Wangchen, the preparation for the World Bodybuilding...

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Paro FC celebrated its 13th consecutive win in the Bhutan Premier...

Bhutanese body builder Tandin Wangchen has been crowned World Champion

Bhutanese body builder Tandin Wangchen has been crowned World Champion at...

Bhutanese runners compete in New York City marathon

For Nim Gyaltshen, 68, from Paro, it was his maiden competition...

Marathon sees huge turnout

Bhutan Amateur Athletic Federation held their 16th edition of the Thimphu...

RTC Women lead women’s national league

One of the underdogs at the beginning of the tournament, reigns...

Bhutanese athletes conclude Asian Para Games

With the elimination of shotput contestant  Chimi Dema yesterday, all four...

Three para-athletes exit Asian Para Games

With the elimination of para-archer Pema Rigsel on October 24, three...

Pema Rigsel and Chimi Dema stay in Asian para games contest

Of the four para-athletes representing Bhutan at the fourth Asian Para...

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Team Bjibjokha-Lobesa United beat team PSG-PHPA I 4-3 in the final...

Bhutan secures spot in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2027

The Dragon Boys have clinched their place in the 2027 AFC...

Amir Rai: Redefining limits in Bhutanese football

Sixteen years ago, Amir Rai experienced a life-altering event when he...

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