Vanuatu at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Vanuatu at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | VAN |
| NPC | Vanuatu Paralympic Committee |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearers | Tom Tete (opening)[1] none (closing)[2] |
| Medals Ranked -th |
|
| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Vanuatu competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country was making its return to the Paralympic Games, having been absent from the 2004 edition.[3] Vanuatu sent only a small delegation[4] with powerlifter Tom Tete as the only athlete, and did not win any medals.[5]
Powerlifting
[edit]Men
| Athlete | Class | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tete | - | -60 kg | 80.0 | 13 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 6, 2008.
- ^ Closing Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 17, 2008.
- ^ Vanuatu at the Paralympics on paralympic.org
- ^ "Paralympic athletes parade in National Stadium", People's Daily, September 6, 2008
- ^ "Official medal tally", official website of the 2008 Summer Paralympics