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The collaboration aims to strengthen athlete development, expand training opportunities, and enhance preparations for the 2026 Aichi- Nagoya Asian Para Games. The ceremony saw attendance from key sports institutions, reflecting strong national support.

Understanding the two major disability-sport organizations in Bhutan is important for athletes, families, schools, and communities

The Bhutan Paralympic Committee is proud to announce Bhutan’s confirmed participation in the upcoming 5th Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) Dubai 2025, scheduled to take place from December 7 to 14, 2025.

The WSPS World Cup is more than just a competition, it is a gateway to dreams. It is a crucial stepping stone toward the Paralympic Games and World Championships, where every performance can shape an athlete’s future.

This donation is more than just the provision of sports equipment—it is a step toward making dreams possible. As the Bhutan Paralympic Committee trains athletes and expands opportunities, such generous support helps provide essential facilities and fosters hope for a brighter future.

As he stepped into the water, his eyes lit up. Something shifted. His shoulders relaxed. His hesitation evaporated. Pritam just had an epiphany. The cool embrace of the water seemed to free him from the weight he carried.

In 2021, he learned about the Paralympic movement.

Then came para-archery. One chance. One bow. One coach.

And then came the moment he had dreamed of—the 2025 Asian Para-Archery Championship in Beijing. His first international debut. “I was nervous,” he admits. “But I gave it everything. I didn’t win a medal, but I made sure people knew Bhutan was here—and I’m just getting started.”

At the 6th Paralympic festival, she was officially registered with the Bhutan Paralympic Committee. She was introduced to para-archery and invited to begin training with the Bhutan Archery Federation. It was a new beginning—one she embraced with everything she had.

In the quiet folds of Bhutan’s hills, two sisters—Kinley Dema and Dawa Lhamo—grew up chasing butterflies and dreams, their laughter echoing through the valleys. Dawa, the elder, was Kinley’s protector, her guiding star. But as adolescence approached, Kinley’s steps began to falter. By seventeen, she could no longer stand, her legs succumbing to an unexplained weakness.