Bhutan at the Paralympics

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Bhutan has competed twice at the Paralympic Games, debuting at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo with three athletes. [1] [2] The country has taken part in every edition of the Summer Paralympics since then. [3]

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Medals by Summer Games

GamesAthletesGoldSilverBronzeTotal Rank
2020 Tokyo 3 0000
2024 Paris 1 0000
Total0000

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References

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  2. "Paralympic Games debut". The Bhutanese . 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  3. "Bhutan - Profile". International Paralympic Committee . Retrieved 1 September 2024.