BOC President
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 programme was graced by His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, who attended the event and planted a tree, symbolizing a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and the enduring legacy of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck on Saturday inaugurated the FIFA Arena project in Thimphu, marking a significant step forward in expanding access to quality football facilities for young people in Bhutan.
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His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and the Bhutanese sporting community had the honour of welcoming Her Majesty the Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck to the Bhutan Olympic Committee Headquarters. Her Majesty was graciously accompanied by Her Royal Highness Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and His Eminence Vairochana Rinpochhe.
His Royal Highness attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games held in Milan, marking the official commencement of the Games. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, IOC President Kirsty Coventry, and other dignitaries from across the world.
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck has today been re-elected to an eight-year term as a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 145th IOC Session held in Milan, Italy. The re-election reaffirms Bhutan’s rare and distinguished presence at the highest level of global sports governance.
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee and the Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for South Asia, attended the 106th and 107th OCA Executive Board Meetings held on the 25th and 26th January, and the 46th OCA General Assembly on 26th January in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graciously granted an audience to cricketer Sonam Yeshey and members of the Bhutan Cricket family, and felicitated them on Sonam’s historic world record achievement in international cricket.
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia, chaired the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) Meeting on 23 October 2025 at the ART Hotel in Bahrain, held alongside the 3rd Asian Youth Games. The meeting, attended by senior representatives from South Asian National Olympic Committees, focused on revitalizing the South Asian Games. HRH proposed an innovative “Cluster Games” model that allows multiple nations to co-host select disciplines, ensuring the continuity of the Games while promoting unity and reducing financial challenges for single hosts. The Council unanimously endorsed the proposal and agreed to advance constitutional reforms and a regional sports calendar, commending HRH’s visionary leadership in strengthening South Asian sporting cooperation and solidarity.
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During the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd Asian Youth Games on 22nd October 2025 in Bahrain, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck met with the Bhutanese athletes, offering words of encouragement and warm wishes. HRH commended the young athletes for their dedication and perseverance, urging them to compete with integrity, humility, and true sportsmanship.
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