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[[Bhutan]] competed at the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]]. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games were postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee|url=https://www.olympic.org/news/joint-statement-from-the-international-olympic-committee-and-the-tokyo-2020-organising-committee|access-date=28 March 2020|publisher=[[Olympics]]|date=24 March 2020}}</ref> It is the nation's tenth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics. After [[Karma (archer)|Karma]]'s loss at the archery event, Bhutan's campaign ended on 28 July 2021.<ref name=misses>{{cite news |last1=Namgay |first1=Thinley |title=Bhutanese Olympians miss medals at 2020 Tokyo Olympics |url=https://kuenselonline.com/bhutanese-olympians-miss-medals-at-2020-tokyo-olympics/ |access-date=30 July 2021 |work=Kuensel |date=29 July 2021}}</ref> |
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|{{flagIOCathlete|[[Deepika Kumari|Kumari]]|IND|2020 Summer}}<br />'''L''' |
|{{flagIOCathlete|[[Deepika Kumari|Kumari]]|IND|2020 Summer}}<br />'''L''' 0–6 |
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==Judo== |
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Bhutan entered one male judoka into the Olympic tournament after [[International Judo Federation]] awarded them a tripartite invitation quota. This signified the |
Bhutan entered one male judoka into the Olympic tournament after [[International Judo Federation]] awarded them a tripartite invitation quota. This signified the country's Olympic debut in the sport. |
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Competing in the [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's 60 kg|men's –60 kg]] event, Ngawang Namgyel lost to [[Mihraç Akkuş]] through a ''[[juji-gatame]]''. Despite the loss, the Bhutan Judo Association described Namgyel's performance as "good positive judo" noting that the judoka attempted a ''[[seoi nage]]'' on his Turkish opponent. Namgyel's loss was attributed to the lack of left-handed senior judoka in Bhutan to spar with during training, as well as ''[[newaza]]'' or ground training not being a significant part of Namgyel's preparations.<ref name=misses/> |
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|{{flagIOCathlete|[[Mihraç Akkuş|Akkuş]]|TUR|2020 Summer}}<br />'''L''' |
|{{flagIOCathlete|[[Mihraç Akkuş|Akkuş]]|TUR|2020 Summer}}<br />'''L''' 00–10 |
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==Shooting== |
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{{main|Shooting at the 2020 Summer Olympics|Shooting at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification}} |
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Bhutan received an invitation from the Tripartite Commission to send a women's rifle shooter to the Olympics, as long as the minimum qualifying score (MQS) was fulfilled by June 5, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.issf-sports.org/competitions/ogqualification/quota_places/quota_places_by_nation_and_name.ashx|title=Quota Places by Nation and Number|date=31 May 2021|website=www.issf-sports.org/|publisher=[[International Shooting Sport Federation|ISSF]]|access-date=31 May 2021}}</ref> |
Bhutan received an invitation from the Tripartite Commission to send a women's rifle shooter to the Olympics, as long as the minimum qualifying score (MQS) was fulfilled by June 5, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.issf-sports.org/competitions/ogqualification/quota_places/quota_places_by_nation_and_name.ashx|title=Quota Places by Nation and Number|date=31 May 2021|website=www.issf-sports.org/|publisher=[[International Shooting Sport Federation|ISSF]]|access-date=31 May 2021|archive-date=28 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628174326/https://www.issf-sports.org/competitions/ogqualification/quota_places/quota_places_by_nation_and_name.ashx|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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{{main article|Swimming at the 2020 Summer Olympics|Swimming at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification}} |
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Bhutan received a universality invitation from [[FINA]] to send |
Bhutan received a universality invitation from [[FINA]] to send a male top-ranked swimmer in his respective individual events to the Olympics, based on the FINA Points System of June 28, 2021, heralding the country's Olympic debut in the sport.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tokyo Olympics Entry Lists Released, Swimming Begins July 24|url=https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/tokyo-olympics-entry-lists-released-swimming-begins-july-24/|publisher=[[Swimming World Magazine]]|access-date=16 July 2021}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 13:09, 23 September 2024
Bhutan at the 2020 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | BHU |
NOC | Bhutan Olympic Committee |
Website | bhutanolympiccommittee |
in Tokyo, Japan July 23, 2021 – August 8, 2021 | |
Competitors | 4 in 4 sports |
Flag bearers (opening) | Karma Sangay Tenzin |
Flag bearer (closing) | Sangay Tenzin |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Bhutan competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Games were postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] It is the nation's tenth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics. After Karma's loss at the archery event, Bhutan's campaign ended on 28 July 2021.[2]
Competitors
[edit]The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Archery | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Judo | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Shooting | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Swimming | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Archery
[edit]One Bhutanese archer (Karma) directly qualified for the women's individual recurve at the Games by reaching the semifinal stage and obtaining one of the three available spots at the 2019 Asian Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.[3] This marks the first time that a Bhutanese athlete to get an Olympic quota spot in any sport.[4]
Athlete | Event | Ranking round | Round of 64 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / BM | ||
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Score | Seed | Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Rank | ||
Karma | Women's individual | 616 | 56 | Kumari (IND) L 0–6 |
Did not advance |
Judo
[edit]Bhutan entered one male judoka into the Olympic tournament after International Judo Federation awarded them a tripartite invitation quota. This signified the country's Olympic debut in the sport.
Competing in the men's –60 kg event, Ngawang Namgyel lost to Mihraç Akkuş through a juji-gatame. Despite the loss, the Bhutan Judo Association described Namgyel's performance as "good positive judo" noting that the judoka attempted a seoi nage on his Turkish opponent. Namgyel's loss was attributed to the lack of left-handed senior judoka in Bhutan to spar with during training, as well as newaza or ground training not being a significant part of Namgyel's preparations.[2]
Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Final / BM | ||
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Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | |||
Ngawang Namgyel | Men's –60 kg | Akkuş (TUR) L 00–10 |
Did not advance |
Shooting
[edit]Bhutan received an invitation from the Tripartite Commission to send a women's rifle shooter to the Olympics, as long as the minimum qualifying score (MQS) was fulfilled by June 5, 2021.[5]
Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
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Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
Lenchu Kunzang | Women's 10 m air rifle | 618.1 | 43 | Did not advance |
Qualification Legend: Q = Qualify for the next round; q = Qualify for the bronze medal (shotgun)
Swimming
[edit]Bhutan received a universality invitation from FINA to send a male top-ranked swimmer in his respective individual events to the Olympics, based on the FINA Points System of June 28, 2021, heralding the country's Olympic debut in the sport.[6]
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
Sangay Tenzin | Men's 100 m freestyle | 57.57 | 68 | Did not advance |
References
[edit]- ^ "Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee". Olympics. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ a b Namgay, Thinley (29 July 2021). "Bhutanese Olympians miss medals at 2020 Tokyo Olympics". Kuensel. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Karma qualifies Bhutan an Olympic quota place for the first time in history". World Archery. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Tokyo Olympics: Bhutan's archer Karma waits to challenge Dee". Times of India. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Quota Places by Nation and Number". www.issf-sports.org/. ISSF. 31 May 2021. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Tokyo Olympics Entry Lists Released, Swimming Begins July 24". Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2021.