Egypt at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Egypt at the Paralympic Games

Flag of Egypt
IPC code  EGY
NPC Egyptian Paralympic Committee
At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing
Competitors
Medals
Rank: 29
Gold
4
Silver
4
Bronze
4
Total
12
Paralympic history (summary)
Summer Games

Egypt sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. Approximately 38 Egyptian athletes were expected to take part.[1]

Among Egypt's representatives included Fatma Omar in powerlifting; Mohammed Beshta, Mahmoud El-Attar, Hossam Abdel Kader and Mohammed El-Sayed Abdel Kader in track and field; and Fayza Hafez in table tennis.[2]

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References

  1. "Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak honorary chairperson of Egypt Paralympics Committee", Egypt State Information Service, July 25, 2008
  2. "Guts and Glory", Egypt Today, August 2008


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