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Kuensel article on the Bhutanese delegation at the Asian Games Courtesy: Kuensel Corporation

The winner of 2014 edition of Tour of the Dragon http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/09/news/asian-games-nepalese-mountain-biker-mounts-unlikely-challenge_346417

The welcome ceremony for the athletes was held today at the ceremony plaza of the athlete’s village in Incheon, South Korea along with the National Olympic Committee’s (NOC) of Saudi Arabia, Syria, Qatar and Philippines. The ceremony take place in the leading up to the opening ceremony to officially welcome the athletes and the team officials to the athletes villages and it is featured the raising of each nations flags, singing the national anthem and a cultural performance reflecting the music culture and traditions of Korea and the ceremony concluded with gift exchange between the NOC delegations.

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 bhutannoc@gmail.com. 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 <jgm_thinley@yahoo.com> or <kdorji.boc@gmail.com> 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