Bhutan Grand Prix III Brings Elite International Archery Competition to Thimphu
The Bhutan Archery Federation is organizing the Bhutan Grand Prix III in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC), with support from the Embassy of India, Thimphu. The premier high-performance archery competition will be held from 27 February to 1 March 2026 at Babena Football Ground, Thimphu.
Now in its third edition, the Bhutan Grand Prix continues to grow as an important platform for competitive excellence, athlete development, and international sporting cooperation. The event promotes international-standard archery while supporting Bhutan’s long-term vision of developing athletes capable of competing successfully at regional and global levels.
Participation and International Exposure
A total of 47 archers are competing in Bhutan Grand Prix III, including:
- 27 archers from India (21 male and 6 female)
- 20 Bhutanese archers (17 male and 3 female)
Athletes will compete in both compound and recurve categories. Notably, recurve archery has been introduced in this year’s edition to strengthen Bhutan’s pathway toward Olympic-style archery. The inclusion aims to:
- Enhance alignment with Olympic competition formats
- Broaden athlete development opportunities
- Raise technical and competitive standards
- Better prepare Bhutanese archers for international events
The tournament is officiated by three experienced technical officials and judges from India, ensuring professional and internationally aligned officiating standards.
Prize Money and Competition Structure
Bhutan Grand Prix III features a total prize pool of Nu. 605,000 (Nu. Six Hundred and Five Thousand only), reflecting the event’s commitment to rewarding excellence and promoting high-performance archery.
Individual Events – Total: Nu. 375,000
Compound Men
- Gold – Nu. 100,000
- Silver – Nu. 30,000
- Bronze – Nu. 15,000
Compound Women:
- Gold – Nu. 70,000
- Silver – Nu. 30,000
- Bronze – Nu. 15,000
Recurve Men: Nu. 115,000
- Gold – Nu. 70,000
- Silver – Nu. 30,000
- Bronze – Nu. 15,000
Team Events (Compound – Men & Women, and Recurve Men)
Compound Men:
- Gold – Nu. 30,000
- Silver – Nu. 20,000
Compound Women:
- Gold – Nu. 30,000
- Silver – Nu. 20,000
Recurve Men:
- Gold – Nu. 30,000
- Silver – Nu. 20,000
Mixed Team Event (Compound)
- Gold – Nu. 20,000
- Silver – Nu. 10,000
Special Category – Upcoming Archer (Compound Individual – Bhutanese Only)
- Gold – Nu. 30,000
- Silver – Nu. 15,000
- Bronze – Nu. 5,000
This special category has been introduced in the third edition to identify, motivate, and reward emerging Bhutanese compound archers with no prior international or regional exposure, ensuring long-term athlete development and strengthening the national talent pipeline.
Elevating Bhutan’s National Sport
Archery remains Bhutan’s national sport, deeply rooted in the country’s culture, tradition, and identity. Alongside preserving this rich heritage, Bhutan continues to advance archery as a modern high-performance discipline capable of achieving international success.
The Bhutan Grand Prix serves as a key platform to:
- Identify and develop talented archers
- Strengthen high-performance training pathways
- Provide international exposure
- Promote Olympic-style archery
- Prepare Bhutanese athletes for global competition
- Strengthening India–Bhutan Friendship Through Sport
The participation of Indian athletes and officials reflects the strong and enduring friendship between Bhutan and India. Beyond competition, the event promotes sports knowledge exchange and meaningful people-to-people connections, reinforcing sport as a powerful bridge between nations.
Inspiring Youth and the Public
The event also aims to inspire young Bhutanese by exposing them to international-standard competition. Students from local schools have been invited to observe the tournament, encouraging greater interest in archery and nurturing the next generation of athletes.
The public is warmly invited to witness the competition and support Bhutanese archers.
Venue: Babena Football Ground, Thimphu
Competition Days:
- 27 February – Official practice and equipment check
- 28 February – Elimination Round
- 1 March 2026 – Finals
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