Sport

Which sport has the official status of national sport in Bhutan?

Archery

Background

In Bhutan in the Himalayas archery has been the official national sport since 1971. At tournaments fans cheer the shooters with songs and dances. The targets stand 145 meters away, much farther than at Olympic events. For the small kingdom archery is far more than just a game.

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