Mali at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
Mali at the 2000 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | MLI |
NPC | National Paralympic Committee of Mali |
in Sydney | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Mali made its Paralympic Games début at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney. The country sent only one athlete (), who competed in powerlifting. He did not win a medal. One of nineteen powerlifters in the men's up to 75 kg category, he lifted 130 kg, placing him last of the seventeen athletes who successfully lifted a weight.[1]
This remains Mali's only participation in the Paralympic Games to date.[2] Although Sissoko intended to return to the Games in 2008, he was banned before being able to compete, having been tested positive for steroids.[3]
Results[]
Name | Sport | Event | Score | Rank |
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Powerlifting | Men's Up To 75 kg | 130 kg | 17th |
See also[]
External links[]
References[]
- ^ Mali at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Mali at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ "Two more Paralympic powerlifters banned for doping", Xinhua, September 11, 2008
Categories:
- Nations at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
- Mali at the Paralympics
- 2000 in Malian sport
- Malian sport stubs
- 2000 Summer Paralympics stubs