Bhutan at the 1996 Summer Olympics
| Bhutan at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | BHU |
| NOC | Bhutan Olympic Committee |
| Website | bhutanolympiccommittee |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Jubzhang Jubzhang |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Bhutan sent a delegation to compete at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States from 19 July to 4 August 1996. This was the Kingdom's fourth appearance at a Summer Olympic Games. The delegation to Atlanta consisted of two archers, Jubzhang Jubzhang and Ugyen Ugyen. Neither advanced past the round of 64 in their events, though Jubzhang pushed his match to a shootout.
Background[edit]
The Bhutan Olympic Committee was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on 31 December 1982.[1] The Kingdom first participated in the Summer Olympic Games at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and have taken part in every Summer Olympics since then, making Atlanta their fourth appearance in a Summer Olympiad.[2] They have never participated in a Winter Olympic Games.[2] The 1996 Summer Olympics were held from 19 July to 4 August 1996; 10,318 athletes represented 194 National Olympic Committees.[3] The Bhutanese delegation to Atlanta consisted of two archers, Jubzhang Jubzhang and Ugyen Ugyen.[4] Jubzhang was chosen as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony.[2]
Archery[edit]
Archery is the national sport of the Kingdom.[5] Jubzhang Jubzhang was 25 years old at the time of the Atlanta Olympics, and had previously represented Bhutan at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[6] In the ranking round of the men's individual event, held on 28 July, he scored 643 points, earning the 49th seed out of 64 competitors.[7] In the first round proper, he tied 156–156, and lost in a shootout 9–8 to Stanislav Zabrodsky of Ukraine.[8][9] The gold medal was ultimately won by Justin Huish of the United States, the silver was taken by Magnus Petersson of Sweden, and the bronze was won by Oh Kyo-moon of South Korea.[10]
Ugyen Ugyen was 22 years old at the time of these Olympics and was making her Olympic debut.[11] In the women's individual, also held on 28 July, she earned 580 points in the ranking round, earning herself the 60th seed.[12] In the first round, she lost by a score of 153–126 to Olena Sadovnycha of Ukraine.[13] In the event overall, the gold medal was won by Kim Kyung-wook of South Korea, the silver medal was earned by He Ying of China, and the bronze medal was taken by Olena Sadovnycha of Ukraine.[14]
| Athlete | Event | Ranking round | Round of 64 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / BM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Seed | Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Rank | ||
| Jubzhang Jubzhang | Men's individual | 643 | 49 |  Zabrodsky (UKR)L 156–156 |
did not advance | |||||
| Ugyen Ugyen | Women's individual | 580 | 60 | Sadovnycha (UKR) L 126–153 |
did not advance | |||||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Bhutan – National Olympic Committee (NOC)". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Bhutan". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "1996 Olympics – Summer Olympic Games – Atlanta 1996". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Bhutan at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ Harris, Gardiner (2 September 2013). "Archery Gives Bhutan Its Sporting Chance". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jubzang Jubzang Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Archery at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Men's Individual Ranking Round". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Archery at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Men's Individual Round One". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Official Report of the 1996 Olympics; Volume 3, The Competition Results" (PDF). LA84 Foundation. p. 61. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Archery at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Men's Individual". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Ugyen Ugyen Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 29 June 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Archery at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Women's Individual Ranking Round". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Archery at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Women's Individual Round One". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Archery at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games: Women's Individual". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
