The Bhutan national badminton team () represents Bhutan in international badminton team competitions. It is controlled by the Bhutan Badminton Federation (), the national governing body for Bhutanese badminton.
Bhutan made their first team tournament appearance when the men's team competed in the 2016 South Asian Games in Shillong, India. The Bhutanese men's team lost to Nepal and was eliminated in the group stage. The Bhutanese mixed team also competed in the Summer Universiade.
History Badminton was introduced to Bhutan in the 1990s as part of the nation's economic development and as the nation opened its doors to the outside world. The national team was formed in 1994. Bhutan has been part of the Shuttle Time program organized by the Badminton World Federation since 2012.
Men's team The Bhutanese men's team debuted in the 2016 South Asian Games. The team were eliminated in the group stages after losing 3–0 to Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The team were eliminated in the group stages again at the 2019 South Asian Games.
Women's team The women's team have yet to compete in any international team event.
Mixed team The Bhutanese mixed team made their debut at the 2017 Summer Universiade mixed team event. Four players were selected to debut in the event. The team were drawn into Group B with Japan and Poland. The team finished at the bottom of the group after losing 0–5 to Japan and Poland. The team withdrew from the 17th to 23rd place tie against Uganda and finished in 21st place.
Competitive record
Thomas Cup YearRound1949Did not enter1952195519581961196419671970197319761979198219841986198819901992199419961998200020022004200620082010201220142016201820202022202420262028TBD2030
Uber Cup YearRound1957Did not enter1960196319661969197219751978198119841986198819901992199419961998200020022004200620082010201220142016201820202022202420262028TBD2030
Sudirman Cup YearRound1989Did not enter199119931995199719992001200320052007200920112013201520172019202120232025TBD20272029
Asian Games
Men's team YearRound1962Did not enter1966197019741978198219861990199419982002200620102014201820222026TBD203020342038
Women's team YearRound1962Did not enter1966197019741978198219861990199419982002200620102014201820222026TBD203020342038
Asian Team Championships
Men's team YearRound1962Did not enter19651969197119761983198519871989199320042006200820102012201620182020202220242026TBD20282030
Women's team YearRound2004Did not enter2006200820102012201620182020202220242026TBD20282030
Mixed team YearRound2017Did not enter201920232025TBD20272029
South Asian Games
Men's team YearRound2004Did not enter200620102016Group stage8th2019Quarter-finals6th2024TBD
Women's team YearRound2004Did not enter20062010201620192024TBD
South Asian Team Championships
Mixed team YearRound2017Fifth place5th
FISU World University Games
Mixed team YearRound2007Did not enter2011201320152017Group stage21st2021Did not enter2025TBD
World University Team Championships
Mixed team YearRound2008Did not enter20102012201420162018
**Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Junior competitive record
Suhandinata Cup
YearRound 2000Did not enter 2002 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Cancelled because of COVID-19 pandemic 2021 2022Did not enter 2023 2024 2025Group stage36th of 36
Asian Junior Team Championships
Boys' team YearRound1997Did not enter1998199920002001200220042005
Girls' team YearRound1997Did not enter1998199920002001200220042005
Mixed team YearRound2006Group stage2007Did not enter20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920232024TBD2025
South Asian Junior Team Championships
Mixed team YearRound2019Group stage
**Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Staff The following list shows the coaching staff for the national badminton team of Bhutan. +NameRole Norbu DradhulHead coach Nidup DorjiAssistant coach Sherab GyaltshenAssistant coach
Players
Current squad
Men's team NameDoB/AgeRanking of eventMSMDXDAnish Gurung 622 328 –Jimba Sangay Lhendup 622 328 –Ugyen Choeda – – –Karma Chendru – – –Gazin Wangchuk – – –Jamyang Tenzin – – –
Women's team NameDoB/AgeRanking of eventWSWDXDSamjana Gurung – – –Kinley Wangmo – – –Thinley Dema – – –Lhachen Dema – – –Phuntsho Dema – – –Phuntsho Choden Thingh – – –
References