Programs & Initiatives

The National Khuru Tournament 2025, organized by the Bhutan Indigenous Games and Sports Association (BIGSA), kicked off today at Changbangdru with 21 gewog-based teams from across the country competing in a two-week knockout-format event. Transitioning from an open tournament to a gewog-level competition, this year’s edition focuses on cultural preservation, grassroots engagement, and strengthening community ties, with strong participation especially from the eastern and northern regions.

I had stepped into the Bhutan Cricket Head Office to follow up on a few media tasks when I noticed Ms. Manasi Ajay Patwardhan quietly reviewing training notes, her expression carrying that unmistakable focus coaches develop when they live their work beyond the field.

The India House Golf Tournament 2025, dedicated to the seventieth birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, was held from 8-16 November 2025 at India House Eco Park, Embassy of India.

Yesterday, twenty elite athletes officially signed high-performance contracts under the Bhutan Elite Athlete Support and Training (BEAST) Program for the 2025–2026 cycle. The cohort comprises one Gold, ten Silver, and nine Bronze athletes, with runner Kinley Tshering receiving a special upgrade to Gold Tier in recognition of his outstanding international performance. The signing event reflects the Bhutan Olympic Committee’s commitment to developing athlete support systems, establishing comprehensive high-performance routes, and advancing Bhutan’s long-term success on the world sporting scene.