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Team Bhutan AYG 2025 marching closing ceremony

Beyond the Games: Why the Asian Youth Games Matter to Bhutan’s Young Athletes

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.

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Thimphu Runs Together at the 18th Thimphu Half Marathon

Thimphu Runs Together at the 18th Thimphu Half Marathon 2025

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.

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Bhutan Olympic Committee and Nippon Sport Science University Sign MoU to Strengthen Coach Development in Bhutan

Bhutan Olympic Committee and Nippon Sport Science University Sign MoU to Strengthen Coach Development in Bhutan

In a landmark step to elevate the standards of sports coaching and capacity development in Bhutan, the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) and the Nippon Sport Science University’s (NSSU) National Coaching Developer Academy (NCDA), Japan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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Team Bhutan AYG 2025

Bhutan’s Youth Athletes Mark a Strong Debut at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Team Bhutan made a proud appearance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain with a young and determined group of athletes representing the nation across six sporting disciplines — Muay, Athletics, Boxing, Taekwondo, Swimming, and Judo. For most, it was their first international debut, yet their spirited performances, personal bests, and commendable displays of sportsmanship reflected Bhutan’s growing strength in youth sports and its bright future on the Asian stage.

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HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck

HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck Chairs South Asian Olympic Council Meeting in Bahrain

His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia, chaired the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) Meeting on 23 October 2025 at the ART Hotel in Bahrain, held alongside the 3rd Asian Youth Games. The meeting, attended by senior representatives from South Asian National Olympic Committees, focused on revitalizing the South Asian Games. HRH proposed an innovative “Cluster Games” model that allows multiple nations to co-host select disciplines, ensuring the continuity of the Games while promoting unity and reducing financial challenges for single hosts. The Council unanimously endorsed the proposal and agreed to advance constitutional reforms and a regional sports calendar, commending HRH’s visionary leadership in strengthening South Asian sporting cooperation and solidarity.

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HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck with Team Bhutan of AYG 2025

Team Bhutan Receives Royal Encouragement from HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck

During the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Asian Youth Games on 22nd October 2025 in Bahrain, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck met with the Bhutanese athletes, offering words of encouragement and warm wishes. HRH commended the young athletes for their dedication and perseverance, urging them to compete with integrity, humility, and true sportsmanship.

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HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck Attends the 101st Executive Board Meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia

HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck Attends the 101st Executive Board Meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia

October 22, 2025, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, Vice President of the
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee, attended the
101st Executive Board Meeting of the OCA held on the sidelines of the 3rd Asian Youth Games,
today in Manama, Bahrain.

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