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Celebrated the successful completion of Project Dechenchholing, a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Bhutan Olympic Committee to introduce sports, particularly Kids’ Athletics
Bhutan has taken a monumental step in its sports development with the groundbreaking of the Rama Center of Excellence for Cricket and Shooting.
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6th December, Lausanne, 17:00 Hrs HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck Leads Olympic Council of Asia Delegation to Meet H.E. Thomas Bach at Olympic House Lausanne, Switzerland – On December 6th, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), led a high-level delegation to meet His Excellency Thomas Bach at the iconic Olympic House in Lausanne. Representing OCA President Raja Randhir Singh, HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck expressed the Council’s gratitude and admiration for H.E. Thomas Bach’s exceptional leadership during his tenure as IOC President. Accompanying HRH were distinguished delegates including Mr. Ser Miang Ng, IOC Member from Singapore, and Mr. Hussein Al Mussalam, Director General of the OCA. The visit was a gesture of appreciation for H.E. Thomas Bach’s extraordinary contributions to the Olympic Movement. Under his leadership, the IOC has championed inclusivity, strengthened global collaboration, and elevated the Olympic Games as a unifying force worldwide. During the meeting, HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck conveyed the deep respect and admiration of the OCA for H.E. Thomas Bach’s unwavering commitment to the Olympic Charter. His tenure has been marked by transformative initiatives that have left a lasting legacy of unity and inspiration for future generations. The delegation extended its best wishes to H.E. Thomas Bach for his future endeavors and reaffirmed the OCA’s dedication to supporting the IOC’s mission of promoting peace, friendship, and excellence through sports. The meeting at the Olympic House, a symbol of the Olympic Movement’s rich history and innovation, underscored the strong bonds of mutual respect and collaboration between the OCA and the IOC. About the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA): The Olympic Council of Asia is a regional organization dedicated to fostering the Olympic spirit and promoting sports across Asia. It works closely with the International Olympic Committee and other stakeholders to uphold the values of excellence, friendship, and respect. About the International Olympic Committee (IOC): The IOC is the apex authority of the Olympic Movement. It supports athletes and promotes sport worldwide, ensuring the regular celebration of the Olympic Games, upholding the Olympic Charter and the promotion of the Olympic values and ideals.
The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) has taken a significant step in enhancing Bhutanese sports by officially signing agreements with a group of national athletes selected to participate in the Bhutan Elite Athlete Support Training (BEAST) Program.
BOC Signs BEAST Program Agreements to Support Bhutanese Athletes for Asian Games 2026 Read More »
The much-awaited 10th edition of the Enduring Friendship Mountain Bike Challenge is finally back after a long break of three years. Brought to you by the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) and the Border Roads Organization (BRO) Project Dantak, the event will take place on April 30th, 2023. This year’s event offers a unique opportunity for participants to take on a scenic route through the picturesque mountains of Bhutan. The race will be held in the following format: i) 100 kms raceii) 65 kms raceThe challenge caters to participants of all ages and skill levels. FOR REGISTRATION, PLEASE CLICK HERERACE GUIDELINES *LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION: April 26th, 2023*PLEASE SUBMIT THE DULY FILLED REGISTRATION FORMS AT THE BHUTAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OFFICE DURING OFFICE HOURS. To add to the excitement, the event boasts of total prize money of over Nu. 550,000/- along with Medals and Certificates for all finishers. Following are the details of cash Prizes: *Special awards will be given to the following [must cross the cut-off time at Chuzom]: First and second Man & Woman Veteran category (above 50 years) to complete 65 kms race The Enduring Friendship Mountain Bike Challenge serves as a symbol of the close and long-standing friendship between India and Bhutan. So, get ready to gear up and join us for this amazing event that promises to be a thrilling and memorable experience for all.
The Bhutan Olympic Committee would like to offer our deepest congratulations👏 to our athletes, coaches and officials for your successful participation in the 13th South Asian Games from 1st to 10th of December, 2019 in Nepal. 🇳🇵 THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST REPRESENTATIVES OF OUR COUNTRY🇧🇹👏🇧🇹👏 WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE 👏 ALL THE MEDAL WINNERS 🇧🇹 https://bhutanolympiccommittee.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/13th-SAG-Overall-medal-winners-list-2019.pdf
LIST OF MEDAL WINNERS- 13TH SOUTH ASIAN GAMES, 2019 IN NEPAL. Read More »
Karma has become the first athlete in the history of Bhutan, to qualify for an Olympic quota place in recurve women’s archery spot for Tokyo 2020 Olympic games during the Asian Championship quota tournament held in Bangkok, Thailand today. CONGRATULATIONS TO KARMA AND TEAM! https://worldarchery.org/news/176521/karma-qualifies-bhutan-olympic-quota-place-first-time-history
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