Syria at the Paralympics
Syria at the Paralympics | |
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IPC code | SYR |
NPC | Syrian Paralympic Committee |
Medals |
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Summer appearances | |
Syria made its Paralympic Games début at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, with two representatives: in table tennis, and in swimming. The country has participated in every subsequent edition of the Summer Paralympics, but has never entered the Winter Paralympics.[1]
Syria won its first and so far only Paralympic medal when took bronze in powerlifting, in the women's up to 67.5 kg category, in 2008, lifting 117.5 kg.[2]
List of medallists[]
Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
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Bronze | 2008 Beijing | Powerlifting | Women's up to 67.5 kg |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Syria at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Syria at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
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