| Ethiopia at the 1980 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | ETH |
| NPC | Ethiopian Paralympic Committee |
| in Arnhem | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Ethiopia competed at the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands. 1 competitor from Ethiopia won no medals and so did not place in the medal table. [1]
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