Syria at the Paralympics
Syria made its Paralympic Games début at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, with two representatives: Ahmad Manfi in table tennis, and Ali Ismail in swimming. The country has participated in every subsequent edition of the Summer Paralympics, but has never entered the Winter Paralympics.[1]
| Syria at the Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | SYR |
| NPC | Syrian Paralympic Committee |
| Medals |
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| Summer appearances | |
Syria won its first and so far only Paralympic medal when Rasha Alshikh took bronze in powerlifting, in the women's up to 67.5 kg category, in 2004, lifting 117.5 kg.[2]
List of medallists
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | Rasha Alshikh | 2004 Athens | 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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