The Asia Cup Stage 2 will follow the standard World Archery Federation format:

• 16 June – Qualification Round
• 17 June – Individual Elimination Rounds
• 18 June – Team Elimination Rounds
• 20 June – Finals

The Bhutanese team will compete in both individual and team categories, aiming to build on their recent international momentum.

In preparation, three archers — Kinley Tshering, Sonam Penjor, and Karma Lhendup — along with head coach Sally Park (Park Youngsook) of South Korea, have been undergoing high-performance training since 28 May at the Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field in Incheon, Korea. The camp, conducted in collaboration with Korea’s Gyeyang professional team, offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and sparring opportunities with some of the world’s top-ranked archers.

“This experience has been incredibly enriching,” said Sonam Penjor. “Practicing alongside Korean athletes has sharpened both our technical and mental edge. We’re adapting quickly and improving daily.”

Coach Sally Park, who has worked extensively with Bhutan’s national program, emphasized a balanced and composed mindset:

“I always tell my archers before any competition—enjoy the game and do your best. This tournament is no different. We’re here to perform and grow.”

The team’s confidence is bolstered by strong performances at the 2025 Gyeyang Open, where Kinley Tshering secured 1st place and Sonam Penjor took 3rd, outperforming world-class contenders such as Japan’s Muto Hiroki (2nd place) and Russia’s Baldanov Arsalan (tied 3rd). Although Karma Lhendup did not podium, he delivered impressive scores in both individual and team matches — including a closely contested 6-4 match against Sonam Penjor and a solid performance against Russia in the team event.

“Persistence and preparation are the foundations of greatness,” said Kinley Tshering.

“We bring not only our skills but our determination to Asia Cup Stage 2. Let’s get up, shine, and give it everything.”

The Bhutanese squad is particularly looking forward to a symbolic face-off with Bangladesh, their long-standing South Asian rival. While Bangladesh outperformed Bhutan in gold count at the 2019 South Asian Games, Bhutan has since made significant strides — most notably with Lam Dorji’s 28th rank at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ahead of Bangladesh’s 45th-ranked representative.

The Asia Cup is a critical event in the World Archery international calendar, serving as a platform to boost world rankings and prepare for future continental and Olympic qualifiers. For Bhutan, this event represents not just competition, but a statement of its rising stature in Asian archery.

“We are expecting to win medals,” said Kinley Tshering. “Our team is strong, prepared, and hungry for success.”

Summary of Key Details

• Event: 2025 Asia Cup Stage 2 – Singapore World Ranking Event
• Dates: 15–20 June 2025
• Venue: Singapore
• Bhutanese Participants: Kinley Tshering, Lam Dorji, Sonam Penjor, Karma Lhendup
• Head Coach: Sally Park (Park Youngsook), Korea
• Current Training Location: Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field, Incheon, Korea
• Events Entered: Individual and Team Recurve Competitions
• Live Scores: www.ianseo.net