Coronation archery tournament sees team from Soe and Naro Gewogs

The annual coronation archery tournament is underway in the capital. This year for the first time, amongst the 16 participating teams are team Highlander.

Team Highlander comprises of 12 players from Soe and Naro Gewogs in North Thimphu.

Led by the two Gups, it is team Highlander’s maiden archery tournament outside their Gewogs. The two local leaders say, coming to Thimphu and playing archery is quite a unique experience.

Soe Gup Kencho Dorjee said, “It is fun even when we are not able to hit the target.”

“Archery here is played by strictly complying to the rules and regulations,” said Naro Gup, Wangchuk. “So, as we play on we share jokes with teammates and opponents,” the Gup added.

Gup Wangchuk hopes to make more of such trips to the capital and play archery to uphold the national sport. “Since this is an age old tradition, it will help to keep the tradition alive.”

This is the tenth edition of the coronation cup archery tournament and it is dedicated to the coronation of the His Majesty The King.

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