Bhutan at the 2018 Asian Para Games
Bhutan made their Asian Para Games debut in the 2018 edition of the games which was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 6 to 13 October 2018.
| Bhutan at the 2018 Asian Para Games | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | BHU |
| NPC | Bhutan Paralympic Committee |
| in Jakarta 6–13 October 2018 | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Asian Para Games appearances | |
The country's National Paralympic Committee, the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, has been recently established at the time of the games, having been founded in 2017. Bhutan was represented by two athletes; Pema Rigsel who competed in archery and Kinley Dem who participated in the shooting competition.[1] Princess Ashi Euphelma Choden Wangchuck, the President of the Bhutan Paralympic Committee (BPC) was the delegation's chief.[2]
Archery
Pema Rigsel competed in the 70 metres wheelchair recurve archery event.[1]
Shooting
Kinley Dem participated in the 10 metres wheelchair rifle shooting event.[1]
See also
References
- "Two para athletes to represent Bhutan at 3rd Para Asian Games". Kuensel. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- "Bhutanese athletes exit Asian Para Games". Kuensel.
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