Vanuatu at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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]
Vanuatu at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | VAN |
NPC | Vanuatu Paralympic Committee |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Tom Tete (opening)[1] none (closing)[2] |
Medals Ranked -th |
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Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Powerlifting
Men
Athlete | Class | Event | Result | Rank |
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Tom Tete | - | -60 kg | 80.0 | 13 |
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References
- 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
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