September 8, 2014

Tour of the dragon (6th September, 2014) Tour of the dragon is held every year on first Saturday of September month so apparently this year it’s on 6th September 2014, which the climate is perfect for the bike race and it covers four high mountains (Yotongla, Kiki la, Pele La and Dochula) before concluding in Thimphu. It is organized by Bhutan Olympic committee and it’s a one day mountain bike race which is more challenging in the world. It is a brainchild of His Royal Highness, Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, who led the first race in 2010. Total registered participants are 46 out of which six are female, 24 of them have completed the race, and there are 25 foreigners, which shows that it is the highest number compare to previous years. They will start from central (Bumthang) to western (Thimphu) Bhutan where it covers the elevations ranging from 1200 – 3340 meters with 268 kilometers approximately 166 – miles and there is no time limit. Timekeeping 5th ToD (Results)

The Bhutan Olympic Committee is pleased to announce the following vacancies for a period of four years on a contract basis. All interested candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria are eligible to apply. Applicants with relevant qualification/training and work experience shall be given preference for the purpose of short listing. Please submit your application along with Curriculum Vitae, Academic Transcripts to the BOC Office, Changlingmethang on or before the last date as mentioned in the above table. For more information, please contact Human Resource Division, BOC @ 3225180 during office hours or email to [email protected]. ToRforPMU(D2) Position Title Qualification Nos. Last Date of Application Interview Date Work Experience 1. Project Manager University Graduate (Civil Engineer/Architect) 1 22nd Sept.2014 29th Sept 2014 Min. 5 years 3 Site Engineer Diploma (Civil Engineer) 3 22nd Sept. 2014 29th Sept 2014 Min. 3 years