Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
Nigeria will be competing at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August and 5 September 2021. This will be their eighth consecutive appearance at the Summer Paralympics since 1992.
| Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | NGR |
| NPC | Nigeria Paralympic Committee |
| in Tokyo, Japan August 24, 2021 – September 5, 2021 | |
| Competitors | 9 in 3 sports |
| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Athletics
Flora Ugwunwa qualified to compete in the women's javelin throw F54 event. She qualified after winning the silver medal in the women's javelin throw F54 event at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Lauritta Onye qualified to compete in the women's shot put F40 event.
- Women's field
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Points | Rank | ||
| Lauritta Onye | Women's shot put F40 | |||
| Flora Ugwunwa | Women's javelin throw F54 | |||
Rowing
Nigeria qualified one male rower in the 2019 Africa Continental Qualification Regatta.[1]
Table tennis
The following male athletes qualified for the 2020 Summer Paralympics after their results at the 2019 ITTF African Para Championships:
- Ahmed Owolabi Koleosho (Class 3)[2]
- Isau Ogunkunle (Class 4)
- Victor Farinloye (Class 8)[2]
- Tajudeen Agunbiade (Class 9)[2]
- Alabi Olabiyi Olufemi (Class 10)[2]
One female athlete qualified for the 2020 Summer Paralympics after her results at the 2019 ITTF African Para Championships:
- Faith Obazuaye (Class 10)[2]
References
- "2020 Summer Paralympics Qualification Guide" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. 17 November 2020.
- "Paralympic Games bound, Mohamed Sameh Eid Salah for fifth time". African Para Championships 2019 - ITTF. 1 July 2019. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.