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A two days International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) Rifle Judges Course was conducted in Thimphu by Mr. Paul Gumn, from 24th to 25th of May, 2017. Mr. Paul is a member of ISSF Technical Committee and is from United Kingdom. A total of 16 participants (11 male and 5 female) both coaches and shooters attended the course. All the participants were awarded a diploma certificate at the end of the course.  

Bhutan Amateur Athletics Federation is organizing its 10th Bhutan Coronation Marathon on 2nd June, 2017 in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee and Paro Dzongkhag Sports Association.   All interested runners, both National and Foreigners are invited to participate in this event. For more information, you can contact the following Officers during officer hours: 1.      Mrs. Pinkey Pulami # 17591404 2.      Mr. Kinzang Dorij # 77205681 or 3.      Office Number # 02-328623 / 02-338449   Run to enjoy, good health and friendship.

HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, His Majesty’s Representative and the President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee today signed a Pre-Games Training Camp Agreement with the Kanagawa Prefectural Government in Yokohama. The agreement will help Bhutanese athletes train for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the Paralympic Games. During the visit HRH also called on H.E Mrs. Marukawa Tamayo, the Minister In-charge for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympic Games.  

The DANTAK Mountain Bike Race for the year 2017 is scheduled to be held on the 23rd of April, 2017. Last date of registration is 20th April, 2017. 1. Race Guidelines 2. Registration form

  A two days Olympic Solidarity (OS)/Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Regional Forum for South, West Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs) was held at Muscat, Oman on the 1st and 2nd of April, 2017. Sheikh Khalid Al Zubair, Chairman of Oman Olympic Committee, graced the OS/OCA Regional Forum. He welcomed the  delegations from 20 NOCs  and said the region would benefit greatly from this forum. Representatives from the following NOCs attended the forum: (i) Afghanistan, (ii) Bhutan, (iii) Bangladesh, (iv) Bahrain, (v) Jordan, (vi) Iraq, (vii) Iran, (viii) India, (ix) Nepal, (x) Maldives, (xi) Lebanon, (xii) Yemen, (xiii) Qatar, (xiv) Palestine, (xv) Oman, (xvi) Pakistan, (xvii) United Arab Emirates, (xviii) Syria, (xix) Sri Lanka, and (xx) Saudi Arabia. Representatives from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Japan; Children of Asia International Sports Games, Sakha Republic, Russian Federation; Indonesia Asian Games 2018; and Olympic Council of Asia were also present during the forum. Mr. Wei Jizhong, Honorary Life Vice President of OCA;  Husain Al Musallam, Director General and Technical Director of OCA; Mr. Olivier Niamkey, Olympic Solidarity’s Head of the Athletes’ Unit;  and Mr. Taha Al Kishri, Secretary General of Oman Olympic Committee  also attended today’s forum. The forum was conducted by a team from Olympic Solidarity. The team made a presentation on the Olympic Solidarity plan for the XXXII Olympiad 2017 – 2020 and updated all the representatives on the support available  under the new Olympiad cycle.

The DANTAK Mountain Bike Race for the year 2017 is scheduled to be held on the 23rd of April, 2017. More details will be uploaded soon.

Royal Thimphu College is pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the RTC-BOC Sports Scholarship 2017. Sl. No. Application  No. Name Programme Interview Time 1 103947 Pema Thinley Bachelor of Computer application 9:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. 2 103946 TashiDhendup BSc. Environmental Management 9:45 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. 3 103903 Chimi Dolma BA Political Science and Sociology 10:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. 4 103871 Pelden Dema Bfound 10:15 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. 5 103838 Jigme Wangchuk Bfound 10:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. 6 103933 Sonam Tshering BSc. Environmental Management 10:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. 7 103941 Tashi Tshomo BA English Studies 11:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. 8 103885 Namgay Wangmo Bfound 11:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. 9 103877 Dechen Wangmo BA History & Dzongkha 11:30  A.M. – 11:45 A.M. 10  103958 Yeshey Dorji BA Political Science and Sociology 11:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 11 103856 Sonam Darjey BA History & Dzongkha 2:00 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. 12 103915 Yeshi Dorji BA Political Science and Sociology 2:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. 13  103959 Sumit Subba BSc. Environmental Management 2:30 P.M. – 2:45 P.M. 14 103907 Ugyen Jamtsho Bfound 2:45 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. 15 103871 Kinley Rabgay BSc. Environmental Management 3:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. Note: Interview for the shortlisted candidates will be held in Room #56 at Changlam Plaza from 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd of April, 2017. All Shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually regarding their personally allotted interview times. For any other inquiry, please contact Ms. Phuntsho Wangmo and Ms. Deepanjali Dewan at 02 351801 ext #105 & 149.

Bhutan Volleyball Federation will be organizing the 2nd National Veteran Volleyball Championship at Changlingmethang court from 30th April to 6th May, 2017. Interested teams are requested to register with the Bhutan Volleyball Federation Office located at the Changlingmethang National Stadium. For further information please contact 17250620 during office hours.

Bhutan Shooting Federation is organizing an Open Air Rifle Shooting Championship for both the genders between the ages of 12 – 16 with effect from 15th to 26th March to commemorate the Birth Anniversary 5th Druk Gyalpo. The winners will not only get an opportunity to showcase their talent but they will also be awarded an attractive cash prizes and individual medals and opportunity to continue their sports career in shooting. For further information, please contact the following personnel during office hours: Kunzang Choden, Coach: 17364406 Dawa Lham, Coach: 77240855 Dorji Phurba, Coach: 77320218 Tshering Wangmo: 17676600 Registration deadline: 10th March – 14th March, 2017 15th – 21st March, 2017: Qualification Round after school hour 26th March, 2017: Final and awarding ceremony Entry fee: Nu. 200/-

Royal Thimphu College (RTC) & the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) jointly announce the availability of up to 6 sports scholarships for the academic year 2017. An equal number of slots will be provided for male and female candidates. The scholarship will cover all tuition and boarding costs for 3 years. Applicants who meet the RTC admissions criteria with outstanding sporting achievements may apply. Please visit www.rtc.bt or www.bhutanolympiccommittee.org for eligibility criteria and details. Application forms can be downloaded from the RTC or BOC websites or can be collected from the RTC city office at Room # 56, Chang Lam Plaza, Thimphu or the RTC admissions office at Ngabiphu. The deadline for submission is March 17, 2017, noon.Application forms can be submitted at the RTC Office, Ngabiphu or the RTC City Office at Chang Lam Plaza. The scholarship awards will be announced on the RTC website after the selection. For more information, log onto our website or call us at 351801 ext 105.