𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

To promote health and well-being among civil servants and the general public, Mongar Dzongkhag joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the Civil Service Wellness Day on 25th April 2026. To ensure broader participation among civil servants, the Mongar Dzongkhag has established five clusters (Nagor, Dramedtse, Gyalpoizhing, Chaskhar and Mongar) based on levels of remoteness. At Mongar, the CSWD was celebrated at the Public Ground. The program began at 6:00 AM with the registration of participants and a briefing on the marathon route.

(𝗜) 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:

 12 km for Women aged 41 and above

 12 km for Women aged below 40

 18 km for Men aged 41 and above

 18 km for Men aged below 40

A total of 195 participants took part in the day’s activities, with 153 registered for the marathon and 42 participating in the Zumba/Sorig Zhiney session.

In the Women’s Category out of 44 registered participants, 30 completed the run within the stipulated time of 2 hours duration. In women’s above 40 years Category, 15 registered and below 40 years Category 29 registered. Completion times ranged from 1 hour 52 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. In Men’s above 40 years Category, among the 62 registered, 12 participants completed the run and below 40 years Category, among the 47 registered, 18 participants completed the run.

The fastest participant finished in 1 hour 30 minutes, while the last to complete crossed the finish line at 2 hours 28 minutes.

Flag-offs were conducted at 7:00 AM for men and 7:05 AM for women respectively. Simultaneously, a Zumba/Sorig Zhiney session was held at the Public Ground for non-marathon participants.

(𝗜𝗜) 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

To acknowledge outstanding performances, medals were awarded to the top three finishers, and certificates were awarded to the fourth and fifth in each category. All the completed participants were informed that e-certificate would be sent via their email.

𝐀) 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝟰𝟭 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲:

1. Mrs. Lemo Drukpa, 44, DE&HSS – 1 hr 47 mins (First)

2. Mrs. Dechen Choden, 42, DE&HSS – 1 hr 48 mins (Second)

3. Mrs. Tashi, 41, RRCO – 1 hr 52 mins (Third)

4. Mrs. Phub Pem, 41, DE&HSS – 1 hr 54 mins (Fourth)

5. Mrs. Jigme Wangmo, 43, Dzongkhag Court – 1 hr 57 mins (Fifth)

𝗕) 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲:

1. Mrs. Tandin Wangmo, 35, Forestry – 1 hr 25 mins (First)

2. Mrs. Kinzang Wangmo, 26, ARDC Wengkhar – 1 hr 28 mins (Second)

3. Mrs. Sarmila Subba, 26, ARDC Wengkhar – 1 hr 31 mins (Third)

4. Mrs. Phuntsho Wangmo, 35, Ridaza PS – 1 hr 32 mins (Fourth)

5. Mrs. Yeshi Choden, 38, ARDC Wengkhar – 1 hr 33 mins (Fifth)

𝗖) 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝟰𝟭 𝘆𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝗮𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲:

1. Mr. Rinchen, 50, Dramedtse Gewog – 1 hr 30 mins (First)

2. Mr. Chador Phuntsho, 51, ERRH – 1 hr 39 mins (Second)

3. Mr. Tashi Galey, 44, ERRH – 1 hr 42 mins (Third)

4. Mr. Tashi Penjor, 41, RRCO – 1 hr 48 mins (Fourth)

5. Mr. Pema Dorji, 49, Dzongkhag Court – 1 hr 53 mins (Fifth)

𝗗) 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝟰𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲:

1. Mr. Hari Prasad Rai, 27, ERRH – 1 hr 31 mins (First)

2. Mr. Nima Dorji, 34, Cluster Finance – 1 hr 32 mins (Second)

3. Mr. Sangay Chophel, 39, Dzongkhag Election – 1 hr 35 mins (Third)

4. Mr. Sangay Nidup, 30, DE&HSS – 1 hr 38 mins (Fourth)

5. Mr. Narayan Pokhrel, 39, DVH – 1 hr 45 mins (Fifth)

5. Mr. Dawa Tshering, 25, ERRH – 1 hr 45 mins (Fifth)

Following the marathon, the MSTF-CBSS team in partnership with ERRH conducted an awareness session on NCDs, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices in preventing chronic illnesses. The event concluded with a keynote address by Dasho Dzongdag, followed by a group Zumba dance and traditional suja-shamdrey refreshment session.

Mongar Dzongkhag congratulates all the participants and winners, and extends sincere appreciation to all individuals and agencies who contributed to the success of this important event.