Team Bhutan
20th Asian Games, Aichi Nagoya 2026, Japan from 19 September to 4 October.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
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NEWS & UPDATES
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Thinley Lhendup Takes His Journey from Bhutanese Athlete to Sports Sustainability Scholar in South Korea
When Thinley Lhendup graduated with a degree in Finance from Royal Thimphu College in 2023, there was little indication that…
From Hangzhou to Aichi-Nagoya
When Team Bhutan walked into the stadium in Nagoya for the opening of the 20th Asian Games, the sight of…
Getting to Know Dorjee Yangkee
Representing Bhutan in Taekwondo at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, Yangkee will compete in the women’s -67kg category, becoming…
From 58 to Eight, Bhutan Stands Among Them
When the quarterfinal draw appeared at the archery venue in Okazaki, I found myself looking at it for a little…
Perhaps We Have Been Thinking Too Small
There is something about watching our athletes compete against opponents who are already established at the highest level of their…
Kinley Tshering and Lam Dorji Deliver Remarkable Performances to Reach Asian Games Quarterfinals
It was a remarkable day for Bhutanese archery at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, as Kinley Tshering and Lam…
Tandin Dorji’s Asian Games Campaign Ends One Point Short of the Quarterfinal
Tandin Dorji’s individual compound archery campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 came to an end on Monday morning…
Bhutan’s Compound Men Push India to the Limit in Asian Games 2026 Quarterfinal
Bhutan’s Compound Men’s Team produced one of its strongest performances at the Asian Games, finishing seventh overall at the 20th…
Bhutan’s Recurve Archers Complete Qualification as Elimination Rounds Await
Bhutan’s Recurve Men put up a determined performance in the qualification round at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with…
Tandin Dorji Shoots Bhutan Into Top Five as Compound Archery Moves Into Elimination Stage
Bhutan has made a strong start to its compound archery campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with Tandin…
Sangay Finishes 10th in 10,000m Final as Asian Games Journey Continues
Sangay dug deep through the long, demanding laps of the Men’s 10,000m Final on Friday night, finishing 10th in 32:56.18…
Kinga Wangmo Wins on Her Asian Games Debut as Bhutan Secures Historic Boxing Victory
Kinga Wangmo has announced herself on the Asian Games stage with a composed and convincing victory, defeating Bahrain’s Maryam Khamis…
Team Bhutan
Team Bhutan heads to Aichi Nagoya 2026, marking Bhutan’s 11th participation in the Athletes will compete in Archery, Athletics, Boxing and Taekwondo on Asia’s biggest sporting stage. 13 athletes will carry the Bhutanese flag, backed by their coaches and officials, as they take on some of Asia’s best.
Venues
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Schedule
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Participating NOCs
Participating countries and regions for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Meet The Team Bhutan
Get to know the athletes and coaches who will carry Bhutan’s flag at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi Nagoya 2026. Discover their sports, events and the people behind Team Bhutan as they prepare to represent the nation on the Asian stage.
Compound Archery
Tashi Tshering
Head Coach
Tandin Dorji
Compound Archer
Dorji Dolma
Compound Archer
Kezang Norbu
Compound Archer
Tshetrim Gaytshay
Compound Archer
Recurve Archery
Yeshi Dema
Head Coach
Kinley Tshering
Recurve Archer
Lam Dorji
Recurve Archer
Sonam Penjor
Recurve Archer
ATHLETICS
Varun Krishnan Kumar
Head Coach
Sangay
5000m and 10,000m
Gawa Zangpo
5000m
BOXING
Norveis Sanchez Nunez
Head Coach
Kinley Phuntsho
60 kg
Migma Dorji
55 kg
Kinga Wangmo
54 kg
TAEKWONDO
Ju Sang Lee
Head Coach
