 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(January 2016) |
| Haiti at the 2015 Parapan American Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | HAI |
| NOC | National Paralympic Committee of Haiti |
| Website | http://www.paralympic.org/haiti |
| in Toronto 7–15 August 2015 | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Nephtalie Jn Louis (opening) |
| Medals |
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| Parapan American Games appearances | |
Haiti participated in the 2015 Parapan American Games. [1]
The following table lists Haiti's delegation per sport and gender.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerlifting | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Rank | ||
| Nephtalie Jn Louis | 50 kg | NR | - |
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