| Bahrain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | BRN |
| NPC | Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Bahrain competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Meshaima | Shot Put F37-38 | 13.52 | N/A | 9 |
| Discus Throw F37-38 | 40.21 | 859 | 11 |
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatema Nedham | Discus Throw F51-53 | 9.83 | 375 | 8 |
| Javelin Throw F33-34/52-53 | 6.07 | N/A | 13 |
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