With tears welling in his eyes and the bronze medal clutched tightly in his hands, Chencho’s voice trembled as he shared his heart with us:

“This medal… it’s not just mine. It belongs to Bhutan. To the people who inspired me, my family, my wife who stood by me every step of the way and was here with me on stage for this big international tournament, and my two little beautiful daughters. When I was on that stage, I thought of home — of our people, our mountains, our prayer flags in the wind. That thought gave me strength. Today, I don’t stand here for myself… I stand here for Bhutan.” – Chencho

This moment marks a new beginning for bodybuilding in Bhutan. Chencho’s dedication and perseverance stand as an inspiration for every young athlete who dares to dream.

To Chencho and all our athletes — Bhutan bows with pride. Thank you for carrying our flag and our hopes so high.

✨🏆🇧🇹 Chencho, you have made Bhutan shine!