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Thimphu, Bhutan: The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) and Drukair Corporation Ltd. (DCL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking Drukair as the BOC’s official carrier for a period of 2 years. The MoU was signed between the Chief Executive Officer of Drukair and the Secretary General of the BOC at the Changlingmethang National Stadium.

First Annual General Meeting (AGM) was chaired by Dasho Pema Chewang, President, Bhutan Volleyball Federation (BVF), in Thimphu on 29th March, 2016. The General Secretary of the BVF and member secretaries from ten Dzongkhag Sports Associations (DSA) attended the AGM. The objective of the AGM was to involve members secretaries of the DSAs in the decision making of the federation.

DANTAK Open Mountain Bike Race was first organized in April 2011 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Project DANTAK. The Race has now become an annual affair and attracts large participation from people of all age groups. This race is organized in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee and other Departments of the Royal Government of Bhutan. The route for the race is Thimphu-Paro-Thimphu, which covers approx. a distance of 90 kms (Starting from Changlimithang Parking and finishing at the Clock Tower Square, Thimphu). Registration forms: Registration form 2016 Race guidelines: Race Guidelines 2016 Race route;

The shortlisted candidates should come for interview on Thursday March 24, 2016 to the RTC city office, Changlam Plaza at the time mentioned against their names. Please bring in the original documents for verification. Shortlisted candidates for RTC

A first ever week long National Volleyball Championship (14th to 20th March, 2016) kick started today at the Changlingmethang, Thimphu.  The Championship is organized by the Bhutan Volleyball Federation and is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Seven teams from various Dzongkhag Sports Associations are participating in the championships: Phuentsholing Sports Association, Paro Sports Association, Haa Sports Association, Wangduephodrang Sports Association, Tsirang Sports Association, Sarpang-Gelephu Sports Association and Trashigang Sports Association. Championship is played on league and knock-out round. Following are the cash prizes: Winner: Nu. 50,000/- 1st Runners Up: Nu. 30,000/- 2nd Runners up: Nu. 10,000/-  

Training of  Trainers Program for the BOC Foundation in Youth Sports Coaching Course is currently going on. The course started on the 29th Feb. and will end on the 5th March, 2016 (from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The course is conducted at the Conference Hall, Bhutan Amateur Athletics Federation [located near Lungtenzampa]. The course is organized by the Bhutan Olympic Committee and is Funded by the Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development Project.

Royal Thimphu College (RTC) & the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) jointly announce the availability of 6 sports scholarships (2 – Basketball, 2 – Football and 2 – Open category) for the academic year 2016. Equal number of slots will be provided for male and female candidates (1 male and 1 female for each category).  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 the RTC website (www.rtc.bt) and the BOC website (www.bhutanolympiccommittee.com) for details on the eligibility criteria. The scholarship forms can be downloaded from the RTC and BOC website or can be collected from the RTC city office at Room # 56, Chang Lam Plaza, Thimphu or RTC office at Ngabiphu. 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 / 77465209 The deadline for submission is March 18, 2016. BOC-RTC Scholarship Form, 16 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES_Agreement

1st medal for Bhutan at the 12th South Asian Games: These gentlemen won silver medal in Compound Archery Men Team event. Congratulations!!!

A three day seminar on women in sports started on 4th of February, 2016 at the Namgay Heritage Hotel in Thimphu. This is one of the first initiatives taken by the Gender and Sports Committee of Bhutan after its establishment in 2014. The Gender and Sports Committee is a consultative body of the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) that serves as a link between the women, children and the BOC. Some of the main objectives of the Gender and Sports Committee are to emphasize the importance and assist in the promotion of women, children, and vulnerable groups in sports in the country, encourage female participation in both technical and administrative levels in sports and foster values of sports among women and children. With support from the BOC and Olympic Solidarity, the ‘IMPULSE’ seminar is conducted by Ms. Gabriela Mueller from Switzerland. Ms. Gabriela is a professional communications coach, trainer and a speaker. This seminar is anticipated to empower, support and encourage the promotion of women in sports at all levels, in all sports structures and help implement the principles of equality of men and women in sports. Further, the Gender and Sports Committee is expecting to develop a long term strategic plan, based on the findings from the seminar. The 41 participants consist of athletes, coaches, teacher and sports administrators.

On 2nd February, 2016, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, His Majesty’s Representative and President to the Bhutan Olympic Committee granted an audience to the Bhutanese delegate (Officials & Athletes) participating in the 12th South Asian Games from 5th to 17th February, 2016 which will be held in Guwahati and Shillong, India. HRH congratulated them and wished them a successful participation. HRH also mentioned that they are not only taking part in the Games but also representing Bhutan as its Ambassador.