Bhutan Paralympic Committee

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬

Born in Wamrong, Trashigang, Cheyang Kenchap's journey is a story of resilience, determination, and hope. Living with a lower-limb impairment, he faced challenges from an early age, but he never allowed them to stand in the way of his dreams.

While studying at the Draktsho Vocational Training Center, Cheyang enjoyed dancing, basketball, and volleyball. Little did he know that a simple dance video shared on social media would change his life. The video caught the attention of a badminton coach who recognized his potential and encouraged him to try para badminton.

With the support of his family, coaches, the Bhutan Badminton Federation, and the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, Cheyang embraced the opportunity and dedicated himself to the sport. Through hard work, discipline, and perseverance, he steadily developed into one of Bhutan's promising para badminton athlete.

His efforts have taken him beyond Bhutan's borders, competing in international tournaments such as the Japan Para Badminton International, Thailand Para Badminton International, and the Asian Youth Para Games, where he proudly won a bronze medal for Bhutan.

Cheyang's journey reminds us that opportunities can come from the most unexpected places and that success is achieved through courage, determination, and belief in oneself. Today, he continues to inspire young people across Bhutan, proving that no obstacle is too great when dreams are pursued with passion and purpose.

Stay tuned for more inspiring athlete stories.

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐈 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦

From the quiet village of Saling in Mongar to representing Bhutan on the international stage, Chimi Dema’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, determination, and opportunity. Since joining the Bhutan Paralympic Committee (BPC) in 2018, Chimi has grown into one of Bhutan’s leading para-athlete.

Her international debut at the Beijing World Para Athletics Grand Prix in China marked the beginning of an inspiring sporting career that continues to break barriers and inspire others.

Alongside her athletic pursuits, Chimi is currently in her final year of a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science at Royal Thimphu College (RTC) under a sports scholarship from the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC). Balancing academics and elite sport, she exemplifies the values of discipline, commitment, and perseverance.

Her dedication has earned her three international medals for Bhutan:

• Silver Medal – Indian Open Para Athletics Championship
• Silver Medal – World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025
• Bronze Medal – World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026

While these achievements reflect Chimi’s hard work and determination, they are also the result of strong support from the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, her coaches, and the Bhutan Olympic Committee. Together, they have provided the opportunities, guidance, and educational support necessary for her growth both as an athlete and as a student.

Today, Chimi Dema stands as a symbol of hope and possibility for aspiring athletes across Bhutan. Her journey proves that with dedication, opportunity, and the right support system, dreams can become reality. As Bhutan continues to advance the development of para sports, Chimi’s story serves as a powerful inspiration for the next generation of athletes to dream big, overcome challenges, and pursue their goals with confidence.

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of Bhutan’s para-athletes.

𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭

124 days until the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. Athletes from across Asia will unite at the 5th Asian Para Games, driven by determination,courage, resilience and passion.

The Bhutan Paralympic Committee is proud to join this remarkable journey, with our athletes set to compete in various para sports disciplines.

Stay tuned for more updates.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

Introducing the dedicated individuals who make up our team and contribute to the growth of para sports in Bhutan.

Read more: https://bhutanparalympiccommittee.org/meet-our-team-the-people-behind-every-athlete/

Meet Our Team

Dedicated. Passionate. Committed.

Meet the people working behind the scenes to support athletes, promote inclusion, and strengthen the Paralympic Movement in Bhutan.

Stay tuned as we introduce each member of our team.

Boccia is a game that can be enjoyed by everyone, promoting inclusion, teamwork, and equal participation for children of all abilities. It is encouraging to see Samtengang Primary School and Drukgyel Higher Secondary School implementing the game and creating inclusive sporting opportunities for their students.

𝐆𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐚

On the International Day of Play, themed “Protect Play, Protect Childhood,” Gesarling Central School celebrated the spirit of inclusion and joyful learning through sport by introducing Boccia to its students.

The session saw active engagement from students, who embraced the game with energy and curiosity. Para-badminton athlete Cheyang Kuenchap, also participated in the game, which highlighted the true meaning of inclusion in sport.

Beyond play, the activity served as a powerful platform to promote awareness of para sports and to challenge perceptions about persons with disabilities.

Through Boccia, students not only experienced a new sport but also learned the values of empathy, inclusion, and unity, reminding us that play is a right, and childhood must always be protected and celebrated.

PC📸: Gesarling Central School