The reopening of Thimphu Basketball Center signifies the completion of the project “Reviving Bhutan’s Historic Basketball Court”, an initiative launched through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 15 September 2025 between the Bhutan Foundation and the Basketball Federation of Bhutan (BFB). The partnership aimed to rehabilitate the deteriorating facility and upgrade it to contemporary standards befitting both national athletes and the broader public.

Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck and the Royal Family members then formally inaugurated the center, symbolizing the beginning of a strengthened chapter for basketball development in the country. A vote of thanks was delivered by the Bhutan Foundation, expressing deep gratitude for the leadership, support, and collaboration that brought the project to fruition.

To commemorate the occasion, Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck and the Royal Family members graciously took a ceremonial basketball shot, a moment that filled the venue with joy and pride, leaving a lasting impression on all present. The ceremony concluded with a group photo session, marking an important and memorable day in Bhutan’s sporting history.

With its upgraded facilities and renewed purpose, the Thimphu Basketball Center is now envisioned as a dynamic hub for training, national competitions, community programs, and youth engagement, reflecting an initiative of the organization in promoting sports excellence and healthy lifestyles for the community.