Devika Darjee

February 1, 2011Posted inPeople, Sports
A winnerAlmost 200 of you took part in the poll to decide who would be our sportsperson of the year. Thank you for voting. And thank you for your many comments. I closed the poll at midnight on the last day of January. The race was close. Ugyen Yoeser (cycling) and Devika Darjee (cricket) ran neck and neck in our informal competition. Eventually Devika won, but by barely a whisker – she secured 55 votes against Ugyen’s 53. Devika Darjee was the only lady among my nominees for the sportsperson of 2010. She beat nine men to the top…

Sportsperson of the year

January 7, 2011Posted inSports
Who’s your favourite sportsperson? No, I’m not talking about international sports personalities. I’m talking about your favourite Bhutanese sportsman or woman. Let’s find out. Please take the poll that asks: who, in your opinion, is the Sportsperson of 2010? My nominations are not exhaustive. Nor are they accurate. They are some of our athletes I’ve read about or heard about from the media during the past year. They are people who I think have excelled in their sport. Or who have shown potential. And who are role models for our children. If I’ve missed any one – and I’m…