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Shooting: In the man’s 10 mtr air rifle shooting, Mr. Chimi Rinzin competed with the 37 participants and ranked 37th position with the score 577.2. Athletics: In the athletics, Mr. Tashi Dendup (100 mtr) didn’t qualified for the 2nd round, his record for 100 mtrs was 12.58 sec. and Mr. Pema Thinley (200 mtr) will compete on the 21st of August. Taekwondo Yet not started… it is on 22nd August.

The Bhutan Olympic Committee is proud to announce the creation of the Bhutan International Marathon and Half marathon. The event will be held every year. The first year event will be held on February 23, 2014 in Punakha valley. The event will offer both a marathon and half marathon. Both events finish at the beautiful Punakha Dzong. For all the details on the event and registration information please go to the official race website

Bhutan Olympic Committee New Logo launched ! The BOC logo portrays the Olympic spirit through the dragon’s icon. The Dragon is moving and aspiring for excellence through sports for all. The Golden Dragon signifies prosperity and success. The concept of color jewels in each arm signifies the Olympic colors in union with our Bhutanese Olympic symbol, the dragon. The yellow and orange stripes nested in-between the dragon and the Olympic rings, runs in the back representing our national identity, the Bhutan Flag. The typeface has been selected to be simple, clear and complimenting the design. The Olympic symbol consists of five interlaced rings of equal dimensions expressing the activity of Olympic movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meetings of athletes from throughout the world. The logo in its entirety, brings a style of dynamism and high spirit.

The Bhutan Indigenous Games and Sports Association (BIGSA)/Bhutan Olympic Committee are pleased to announce the organization of the Silver Jubilee Coronation Archery Tournament in Compound bow with effect from 2nd June, 2012 with the final to be played some time in July 2012. Teams interested in participating in the above tournament are requested to register with the BIGSA by 31st May, 2012 not later than 2:00pm along with the names and ID Photo copy of the players and with an entry fee of Nu.10,000/-. A meeting of the team captains will be held at BIGSA canteen at Changlingmethang at 2:30pm and on the same day to draw up the fixture . Only two seeded players will be allowed in each team from total players of 13 players. For more information contact at the following nos. 17168988/17732197 or 17682423 during office hours.

The Bhutan Olympic Committee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Olympic Committee. The agreement was signed between Mr. Yong Sung Park the President of the Korean Olympic Committee and His Majesty’s Representative and the President of Bhutan Olympic Committee, HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck.