Sports in Bhutan

Sports in Bhutan comprise both traditional Bhutanese and modern international games. Archery is the national sport in Bhutan. Competitions are held regularly in most villages. Other traditional Bhutanese sports include khuru, soksom, pundo and digor.

International sports enjoy considerable popularity in modern Bhutan. Besides archery, many people in Bhutan play basketball. Other popular sports include football and futsal. Cricket has gained popularity in Bhutan, particularly since the introduction of television channels from India.

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