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| Bhutan at the 2019 South Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | BHU |
| NOC | Bhutan Olympic Committee |
| in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal | |
| Medals Ranked 7th |
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| South Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Bhutan is competed in the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal from 1 to 10 December 2019.
A 15 member team was selected for the games. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bhutan (BHU) | 0 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| Totals (1 entries) | 0 | 7 | 13 | 20 | |
Source(s): [2]
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