A Bhutanese athlete, Pelden,36, won a bronze medal in the men’s shot-put category at this year’s Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi.
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sporting event which focuses on the empowerment of people of determination with intellectual disabilities through the power of sport.
This is the third time Bhutan is participating in the event. Four athletes from Draktsho Vocational Training centre for Special Children and Youth are representing the country.
Over 190 countries are participating in the event.
