Bhutan Judo Association

Last pics from Tashkent!

JUNIORS FINALS
Today Jigme (-66kg) and Nikhil (-60kg) had their matches in the Juniors (u21) category. Jigme faced an opponent from Tajikistan and Nikhil faced a Kazakh. Both nations have strong Judo programs.

Both opponents were very skilled in newaza and were able to defeat Jigme and Nikhil via submissions.

Jigme's attack was skillfully read and countered for a wazaari followed by a smooth transition into a juji-gatame (arm bar).

Nikhil lost his match when he was thrown for a wazaari followed by osaekomi.

While any loss is regretted, participating in high level tournaments is a challenging but necessary process of building technique, exposure and confidence. Nikhil and Jigme are both 18 participating in the u21 category.

The Tashkent Junior Asian Cup 2026 held in Uzbekistan, is an IJF Judo event. There were 76 judoka in the 66kg and 78 judoka in the 60kg categories. About 1,200 young athletes from more than 20 countries, including Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Mongolia, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei, India, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Saudi Arabia, competed in the tournament.

Relaxing moments before the big day tomorrow!
Asian Cadets and Juniors Championship, Tashkent 2026

JUDOKA LIFE
Input vs Output!

GOOD LUCK!
Coach Bikash leads our small delegation of two judoka to the Asian Judo Cadet Cup in Tashkent, Uzbekistan! This is an official IJF event. This is the first major event for Jigme Samten Dorji and Nikhil Samal.

Bhutan Olympic Committee Kuensel Thimphu Thromde Sherig Bhutan

Congratulations for the opening of the Pelrithang Judo Club at Pelrithang MSS!

After the Gelephu Judo Club and the Losel Gyatsho Academy Judo Club, this is the third Judo Club at GMC!

We thank the Principal and staff of the school for the welcome and support!

NO FUEL AND THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE!
What better time than now to buy a bike!
And what better bike than a cheap one than a great one sold cheap!

We have a 21" Merida Big Nine mountain bike for sale.
Original Price $1200. Selling used for Nu.50,000!

1. You get a great bike at a low cost!
2. You save on petrol
3. Improve your health
4. And last but not least, you support Bhutan Judo!

Note:
The bike colour is white.
To ride 21" frame bikes, you should be at least 6 feet! It's a tall frame!