As Head Coach for Recurve Archery, and with Bhutan preparing for the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, her attention stays on the things that rarely get seen. The long hours on the range, the repetition that tests patience, the setbacks that shape character. For her, progress is not built in moments of applause, but in the days that pass quietly in the background.
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In simple terms, doping refers to the use of prohibited substances or methods to unfairly enhance sports performance. According to the World Anti-Doping Code (2021), there are 11 Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). It’s important to note that violations are detected not only through urine and blood sample analysis but also through non-analytical means such as testimonies, investigations, possession of prohibited substances, and failure to cooperate with sample collection.
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Inside the RMD Centre in Babesa today, something quietly significant was unfolding not in the form of a headline grabbing announcement, but in the way a cricket team is beginning to reshape how it trains, thinks, and responds under pressure.
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A three day workshop on Nutrition, Training and Bodybuilding Science concluded today in Thimphu, leaving a lasting impact on the 46 participants who took part. Held under the theme “Master the Art of Intelligent Training and Nutrition Precision,” the program combined science, practice, and real world application in a way many described as transformative.
Over the years, Jigme became more than a player; he became a leader. As captain, he guided Bhutan’s T20 International side, leading in 9 matches and securing 4 wins. More importantly, he helped build confidence and identity for Bhutan cricket on the international stage.
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Today marks a defining moment for the future of Bhutanese sport as the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) officially moves from strategic planning to decisive action. At a ceremony held at Olympiasia House this morning, HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, President of the BOC, signed three Presidential Directives formally activating the National Sports Ecosystem Upgrade Agenda.
The 7th Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel National Open Tennis Championships 2026 concluded today at the National Tennis Centre in Changlimithang, Thimphu, with a strong finish under bright and pleasant weather conditions.
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Where a Simple “Yes” Became a Lifetime with Bhutan. Luis spoke with a calm sincerity, often pausing and smiling as though each memory was unfolding right in front of him. He shared how Bhutan had been on his mind long before he ever had the chance to visit, at a time when traveling to the country was not as accessible as it is today. In the early 1990s, reaching Bhutan required patience and persistence, and despite several attempts, he was unable to make the journey. Yet, the idea of Bhutan stayed with him, quietly but consistently, as something he hoped to experience one day.
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The second edition of the Sports in Schools (SiS) Programe was officially launched today in Bumthang, marking the beginning of its expansion into eastern Bhutan and reinforcing efforts to build a vibrant sporting culture in schools.
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The second edition of the Sports in Schools Programme will begin on April 1, 2026, in eastern Bhutan, continuing efforts to strengthen a vibrant sporting culture in schools.