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Leong Wai Leng is not simply coming to Bhutan to run. She is coming here carrying a story of courage, survival, and an ascent that goes far beyond mountains.

The curtain came down on the Bhutan Grand Prix III 2026 today in Thimphu, bringing four days of intense international archery competition to a close. With dominant performances across multiple events, India emerged as the overall champion and lifted the tournament’s Rolling Trophy.

The 3rd Edition of the Bhutan Grand Prix III was officially inaugurated at Babena Football Ground, Thimphu, by His Excellency Lyonpo Tshering, Minister of Home Affairs, marking the formal commencement of one of Bhutan’s premier international archery competitions. Officials from the Bhutan Olympic Committee and representatives of various national sports federations also attended the opening ceremony.

Thimphu is buzzing with excitement as the Bhutan Grand Prix III is set to begin tomorrow at the Babena Artificial Turf. Today, 43 archers, including top talents from Bhutan and India, gathered for official practice and equipment checks, fine-tuning their focus and preparing for what promises to be one of the most thrilling competitions in recent years.

The Bhutan Archery Federation is organizing the Bhutan Grand Prix III in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee, 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.

Once a young caddie helping his single mother make ends meet, Nim Dorji Tamang now stands on the brink of another defining chapter as he heads to PGTI NexGen Phillaur 2026.

The Bhutan Tennis Federation, in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee and proudly sponsored by Bhutan Wine Company, is pleased to announce the GYALSEY JIGME NAMGYEL 7TH NATIONAL OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026, which will be held from March 28 to April 5, 2026 at the National Tennis Center in Changlimithang, Thimphu.

The Bhutan Aquatics Federation, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sports, continues to advance its high altitude training programme in Bhutan, further reinforcing regional cooperation in elite swimming development. Supported by the Bhutan Olympic Committee, the initiative is designed to enhance performance standards while providing valuable exposure for both Bhutanese and international swimmers.

When the world talks about success in sport, the first thing people often think of is medals. Gold medals sparkle. They are the highlight reels, the big headlines, the symbols of achievement. In many countries, a gold medal is the measure of greatness.