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17th Asian Games Incheon The 17th Asian Games are to kick off in Incheon, South Korea from 19th September to 4th October 2014 with the slogan “Diversity shines here”. While this is the first time in history that Incheon will host the Games, in the past, South Korea has hosted them twice, in Seoul (1986) and Bussan (2002). It is the biggest multi-sport event in the world, hosting more than 13,000 athletes and 7,000 media officials from 45 member states of the Olympic Council of Asia. The games will host 439 events in 36 sports disciplines, including the 28 Olympic sports and 8 non-Olympic sports. 25 Bhutanese athletes will be participating in 7 sports disciplines, namely athletics, archery, boxing, golf, shooting and Taekwondo. The Asian Games are a highly recognized international platform to showcase athletic talent in Asia. We wish our athletes the best of luck and success in the Games as we proudly support them representing Bhutan. Go Bhutan! For updates please visit: http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Schedule/ByDate?Date=20140919&lang=en

Tour of the dragon (6th September, 2014) Tour of the dragon is held every year on first Saturday of September month so apparently this year it’s on 6th September 2014, which the climate is perfect for the bike race and it covers four high mountains (Yotongla, Kiki la, Pele La and Dochula) before concluding in Thimphu. It is organized by Bhutan Olympic committee and it’s a one day mountain bike race which is more challenging in the world. It is a brainchild of His Royal Highness, Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, who led the first race in 2010. Total registered participants are 46 out of which six are female, 24 of them have completed the race, and there are 25 foreigners, which shows that it is the highest number compare to previous years. They will start from central (Bumthang) to western (Thimphu) Bhutan where it covers the elevations ranging from 1200 – 3340 meters with 268 kilometers approximately 166 – miles and there is no time limit. Timekeeping 5th ToD (Results)

The Bhutan Olympic Committee is pleased to announce the following vacancies for a period of four years on a contract basis. All interested candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria are eligible to apply. Applicants with relevant qualification/training and work experience shall be given preference for the purpose of short listing. Please submit your application along with Curriculum Vitae, Academic Transcripts to the BOC Office, Changlingmethang on or before the last date as mentioned in the above table. For more information, please contact Human Resource Division, BOC @ 3225180 during office hours or email to [email protected]. ToRforPMU(D2) Position Title Qualification Nos. Last Date of Application Interview Date Work Experience 1. Project Manager University Graduate (Civil Engineer/Architect) 1 22nd Sept.2014 29th Sept 2014 Min. 5 years 3 Site Engineer Diploma (Civil Engineer) 3 22nd Sept. 2014 29th Sept 2014 Min. 3 years

BOC-RUB Scholarship Result The following students are selected for BOC-RUB Scholarship Tashi Delek ! BOC-RUB SCHOLARSHIP RESULT

Bhutan Olympic Committee’s in collaboration with the Tourism Council of Bhutan is organizing the Haa Summer Festival Mountain Bike Marathon scheduled for 5th July-2014. Registration is Open now… drop your registration forms at the Bhutan Olympic Committee’s Office, Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu during office hours or email it to <[email protected]> or <[email protected]> Registration FREE Start Date: 10th June,2014 End Date: 30th June,2014 Race Route: Thimphu – Chelela – Haa Distance – 105 Kms Race day: 5th July,2014 Individual prizes Cash Prize (FEMALE) 1st Position Nu.20,000/ 2nd Position: Nu. 15,000/ 3rd Position: Nu.10,000/ Cash Prize (MALE) 1st Position Nu.20,000/ 2nd Position: Nu. 15,000/ 3rd Position: Nu.10,000/ Gift Vouchers Prizes (Top Ten) 4th – 6th Position Nu.3000/ (Biking accessories) 7th – 10th Position Nu.2500/ -do- Consolation Prizes to COMPLETE the race Prize “A” Youngest 1 x Nu. 5000/ Prize “B” Oldest 1 x Nu. 5000/ REGISTER NOW !!!!!

The Bhutan Olympic Committee in collaboration with Olympic Council of Asia is pleased to present an art contest for the youth of Asia. The best-selected art from Bhutan will compete against 45 other entries from the other National Olympic Committees in Asia. Thereafter top 3 winners of Asia along with their accompanying guest will be invited to participate in the 17th Asian Games in Korea, from 19th Sept. to 4th Oct 2014. Age category: Children between the age of 11 and 15 years Last date for submission of artwork: 25th July 2014 Guideline can be downloaded from the here and the BOC Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bhutan-Olympic-Committee/193194684050238?ref_type=bookmark For submission of artwork kindly contact Tshering Zam at 338064 / Mobile no: 17608554 Guidelines for the Art Competition

BOC-RUB Scholarship Shortlisted candidates Interview Date: 20/06/2014 Venue: BOC Office, Changlimethang, Thimphu Note: You are requested to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the interview time

Opening Day of Bhutan’s inaugural Thimphu Baseball League kicked off on June 15th, 2014, with the Thimphu Eagles defending their home field against the Druk Minups. As the Minups first took the field under the grueling afternoon sun to commence the season, the Eagles opened with an explosive offensive, taking an early 1-0 advantage in the 1st inning and extending the lead to 4-0 by the end of the 2nd. The Minups bats were lifeless until the 3rd inning, when Namcha (3-6, 2R, 2RBI) kicked off the first of a combination of hits that cut the Eagles’ lead to 4-3. The Minups added three more in the following inning to create a 6-4 lead, but the Eagles’ returned the favor in the 5th on base hits by Tandin Norbu (1-4, RBI) and Kin Thinley (3-4, 2 2B, R, RBI) to tie the game at 6-6. The Eagles demonstrated their assumed strength in pitching, striking out 11 Minup batters in 7 innings, with outstanding performances from Sonam Dhendup (1.2IP, 2K, 0ER) and Nadik (2IP, 5K, 0ER) that kept the Eagles in contention until the Minups bats finally broke the 6-6 tie in the 6th inning. The Minups batted around the order in the 6th, hitting safely as a team with the first eleven consecutive batters. Scoring eight runs in the inning, the Minups took the lead and never looked back. The Eagles offense, led by Tamiki (3-4, 2B, R, 2RBI), Rinchen (2-3, 2B, 3B, 2R, RBI) and Kin Thinley, went silent in the final innings resulting from a few base running errors and a couple outstanding assists by the Minups’ defense. While all Minups hit safely in at least two at bats, the heart of the order, consisting of Matt DeSantis (5-6, 3 2B, 3R, 4RBI), Nave (4-6, 2B, 2R, 4RBI), and Jerumy Tobgye (5-6, 2B, 2R, 2RBI), went a combined 14 for 18.  Inning-eaters Vinay Thapa (3.1IP, K, 3ER) and Dorji Gyeltshen (2.2IP, 2K, 4ER) controlled the Eagles’ persistent offensive threats for 6 innings and, as the thunder roared and the rain began to drench the field, reliever Jerumy ‘Wild Thang’ Tobgye came in to close the game by striking out the last two batters. The Minups ran off the field soaked from head to toe, carrying a 16-7 victory under their belt. Both the Minups and Eagles are scheduled to play the BCCB Bulls on Saturday, June 21st. We encourage all to come watch a moment of history as we enter week 2 of the inaugural baseball season in Bhutan!

Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) and the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) jointly announce the availability of up to 20 sports scholarships subject to the guidelines for the academic year 2014. The scholarship will cover all tuition and boarding costs for 3 years. Applicants who meet the RUB admissions criteria with outstanding sporting achievements may apply. Please download the application form and guideline from the download tab. The forms can also be collected from the BOC office at Changlimethang, Thimphu. Application forms can be submitted to the BOC Office. Self-financed students who have been selected by the University may also apply. The deadline for submission is June 2, 2014. The scholarship awards will be announced on the BOC and RUB websites after the selection. For more information, log onto our website or call us at 322508 during office hours.

The three day championship concluded on the 11th May, 2014 and saw 51 participants from all walks of life, out of which 40 were male and 11 were female. The Bhutan Chess Federation in collaboration with Bhutan Olympic Committee and the Department of Youth and Sports under the Ministry of Education organized the championship. The winners of the championship were awarded cash prizes and all participants were given FIDE identity card, which regard them as international chess players. The top five winners will be representing Bhutan at the Chess Olympiad in Norway this August, Chess Olympiad is a periodic chess tournament in which teams from across the world compete against each other. The results from the championship listed below: Starting rank No. Name FED Rtg 1 CHEDA BHU 0 2 CHETEN DHENDUP BHU 0 3 CHHETRI NOVEN BHU 0 4 DAHAL GOVINDA BHU 0 5 DECHAY UGYEN BHU 0 6 DEM PHUB BHU 0 7 DEM YESHI BHU 0 8 DENDUP PEMA BHU 0 9 DHENDUP PALDEN BHU 0 10 DORJI JAMYANG BHU 0 11 DORJI PEMPA BHU 0 12 DORJI SANGAY BHU 0 13 DORJI SONAM BHU 0 14 DORJI THSERING BHU 0 15 GURUNG KESHAV RAJ BHU 0 16 GYELTSHEN KARMA BHU 0 17 JAMTSHO BHU 0 18 JAMTSHO YONTEN BHU 0 19 KARMA THUENZAIR SHAUN BHU 0 20 LAWANG SANGAY BHU 0 21 LHADEN UGYEN BHU 0 22 MISHRA AYUSH BHU 0 23 NAMCHA TSHERING JIGDREL BHU 0 24 NATH OM BHU 0 25 NGYMTSO JIGNAM BHU 0 26 NIL WANGAY BHU 0 27 NIMA CHOKI BHU 0 28 NOA MICHAL SHMUELI BHU 0 29 NORBU BHU 0 30 OM KENCHO BHU 0 31 PENJOR TSHERING BHU 0 32 PRADHAN HIRA LAL BHU 0 33 RABGYEL TASHI BHU 0 34 RAI ANAND BHU 0 35 RAI BHIM KUMAR BHU 0 36 RAI BINOD BHU 0 37 RAI KIRAN BHU 0 38 RAI ROSHAN BHU 0 39 RANGDEL SHERUB BHU 0 40 SINGYE KARMA BHU 0 41 SINGYE KARMA BHU 0 42 SONAM KARMA BHU 0 43 SUBBA BHIM KUMAR BHU 0 44 TASHI LHAMO BHU 0 45 TASHI PEMA BHU 0 46 TCHERING DECHEN BHU 0 47 THINGH PASANGA TOBGYAL BHU 0 48 THINLAY SANGAY BHU 0 49 THINLEY KINJANG BHU 0 50 TSHERING KUENGA BHU 0 51 TSHERING TASHI BHU 0 52 WANGCHUK TANDIAN BHU 0 53 WANGDI LEKI BHU 0 54 WANGMA THINLEY BHU 0 55 WANGMO GALLAY BHU 0 56 WANGMO PEMA BHU 0 57 WANGMO YESHI BHU 0 58 YANGCHEN LWOESEL BHU 0 59 YANGDEN KARMA BHU 0 60 YANGDON PEMA BHU 0 61 YANGHCHEN LILLY BHU 0