Bhutan at the 2018 Asian Para Games

Bhutan at the
2018 Asian Para Games
IPC codeBHU
NPCBhutan Paralympic Committee
in Jakarta
6–13 October 2018
Competitors2 in 2 sports
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Asian Para Games appearances

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.

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

  1. ^ a b c "Two para athletes to represent Bhutan at 3rd Para Asian Games". Kuensel. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Bhutanese athletes exit Asian Para Games". Kuensel.