November 1, 2025

The curtain has closed on the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, marking a proud chapter for Team Bhutan. Competing across six sports—Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay, Swimming, Athletics, and Judo—Bhutan’s young athletes showcased not only their skill but also the nation’s enduring spirit of resilience and unity. For many, it was their first step onto the international stage, carrying Bhutan’s flag with pride and determination.

As the flame was extinguished at Khalifa Sports City Centre, Bhutan celebrated more than results, it celebrated growth, friendship, and the power of sport to inspire a generation. With the next edition set for Tashkent, Uzbekistan in 2029, Bhutan looks ahead with renewed passion, ready to build on the experience and spirit ignited in Bahrain.

The 18th Thimphu Half Marathon, organized by the Bhutan Amateur Athletic Federation (BAAF) with support from the Bhutan Olympic Committee, painted the capital in hues of endurance and unity this morning. Despite the chilly drizzle and grey skies that greeted the city at dawn, nothing could extinguish the fire and enthusiasm of the runners who turned up in full spirit to celebrate fitness, focus, and fraternity.