| Belarus at the 1994 Winter Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | BLR |
| NPC | Paralympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus |
| in Lillehammer | |
| Competitors | 2 |
| Medals |
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| Winter Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Soviet Union (1988) Unified Team (1992) | |
Belarus competed at the 1994 Winter Paralympics in Lillehammer, Norway. 2 competitors from Belarus won no medals and so did not place in the medal table. [1]
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