Programs & Initiatives
Discover how the Sports in School Project, implemented by the Bhutan Olympic Committee and Ministry of Education and Skills Development with support from Olympic Solidarity, is transforming the lives of students in eastern Bhutan through sport and Fundamental Movement Skills.
Minjey Middle Secondary School witnessed a truly memorable and meaningful celebration on 2 June 2026 as students, teachers, and parents came together to mark Olympic Day 2026 through a day filled with movement, sports, environmental stewardship, and community spirit.
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Nganglam Lower Secondary School marked Olympic Day 2026 and the Sports in School volleyball finals with excitement and energy on 30 May 2026 as students, teachers, and community members gathered to celebrate the occasion.
Olympic Day 2026 at Nganglam Lower Secondary School Read More »
The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) successfully carried out the Eastern Bhutan Pilot School Sports in School Project alongside the celebration of Olympic Day 2026 at Panbang Primary School in Zhemgang Dzongkhag today, bringing together students, teachers, and the local community through sports and interactive activities.
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In the eastern valleys of Bhutan, school grounds are undergoing a subtle but meaningful transformation that is becoming increasingly visible with each passing season. What was once confined largely to scheduled physical education periods or occasional inter-school fixtures is now beginning to take on a more continuous presence within school life, shaped by a growing recognition that sport is not simply an activity but a foundation for participation, wellbeing, and community connection.
Eastern Bhutan Schools Host Olympic Day 2026 as Sports in Schools Program Expands Read More »
The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) is pleased to share that Bhutan’s Sports in School Programme has been featured in the Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services Annual Report 2025 titled “Game On: Igniting the Next Olympiad.”
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The BEAST Programme successfully held its 4th Contract Signing Ceremony on 12 May 2026 at the BOC Conference Hall, reaffirming its commitment to the development and support of elite Bhutanese athletes. For the new contract cycle running until 31 December 2026, a total of 27 athletes signed BEAST contracts, including one Gold athlete, Tandin Dorji (Compound Archery), seven Silver athletes, and nineteen Bronze athletes. Their inclusion highlights the Programme’s continued efforts to identify and nurture promising athletes for high-level competition through structured support and performance-based development.
42 Athletes Now Under BEAST Programme Following Successful 4th Contract Signing Ceremony Read More »
The first-ever Private Sector Engagement Session on Commercial Opportunities in Sports, organised by Bhutan Sports Ventures in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee, successfully concluded today at the BOC Hall.
The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) convened its 29th Executive Committee (EC) Meeting on 8 May 2026 in Thimphu, chaired by HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck.
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In Bhutan’s compound archery landscape, two national coaches Tashi Tshering and Ajeet stand at the center of a journey that is quietly shaping history as they prepare athletes for the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Their paths into coaching were not carefully designed careers but defining moments where responsibility met opportunity, and both stepped forward when their sport needed them most.
Two Coaches, One Dream for Bhutan at Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Read More »