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The Sport That Found Its Way Back in Bhutan

The Sport That Found Its Way Back in Bhutan

Bhutan is preparing to host the 16th Mr. Bhutan 2027 and the 17th South Asian Bodybuilding Championship 2027 in Gelephu Mindfulness City, alongside the confirmed 18th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Thimphu in November 2027. Taken together, these events mark a return not just of competition, but of Bhutan’s re-entry into the international bodybuilding landscape after more than a decade of absence.

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7th Paralympic Festival 2026

Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck graces Bhutan’s 7th Paralympic Festival 2026 at Gesarling Central School, Dagana.

Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, accompanied by Dasho Thinlay
Norbu, graced Bhutan’s 7th Paralympic Festival 2026 on 15th April 2026 at Gesarling Central
School, Dagana.

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Doping in Sports: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Doping in Sports: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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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Bhutan Bodybuilding Association Hosts Workshop on Nutrition, Training and Bodybuilding Science

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.

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Bhutan Olympic Committee Launches Landmark Modernisation Reform to Upgrade National Sports Ecosystem

Bhutan Olympic Committee Launches Landmark Modernisation Reform to Upgrade National Sports Ecosystem

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.

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