Fiji at the 1996 Summer Paralympics

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Fiji at the
1996 Summer Paralympics
Flag of Fiji.svg
IPC code FIJ
NPC Fiji Paralympic Association
in Atlanta
Competitors2 in 1 sport
Medals
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Fiji competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States. Fiji was making its return to the Paralympic Games, having been absent since 1976. The country was represented by two athletes, Elia Sarisoso and Joseva Verivou, both competing in track and field. Neither won any medals. [1]

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References

  1. Fiji at the Paralympics on paralympic.org