The Bhutanese archery team yesterday played in the ranking match at the Bangladesh Krira Shiksha Protishthan (BKSP) Savar.
The girl’s team ranked fourth out of five countries after shooting twelve rounds of six arrows each. Dorji Dolma scored 560 points out of 720, Wangchuk Dema scored 559 while Sherab Zam scored 550 and Karma scored 541 points.
However, to qualify Bhutan has to play against Nepal (ranked 5th). This qualifying shoot out will be played today.
For the Bhutanese boys, Chencho Dorji secured a total of 589 points, Ngawang tashi scored 553, Sangay scored 523 while Jigme Dukpa scored 248 points and was ranked 5th out of five countries.
They will now play against Sri lanka (ranked 4th) and a win will qualify them.
By Dawa T Wangchuk in Dhaka
Dear Sir,
It is encouraging to hear that ARCHERY is gaining popularity in Bhutan I wish all the best to oun ntional archers.Our sports council should try to get modern equipmentat subsidised price and provide training to our arhers so that they can improve their performance. We should try to popularise this sport at the school/college level.Younger generation should be encouraged to participate in Tournaments organised by our ARCHERY ASSOCIATION.
DRUKPA KINLAY
INDIA