Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 1996 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | BIH |
NPC | Paralympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Website | www |
in Atlanta | |
Competitors | 2 |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Other related appearances | |
Two male athletes from Bosnia and Herzegovina competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States. [1]
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