Hong Kong at the 1980 Summer Paralympics

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Hong Kong at the
1980 Summer Paralympics
Flag of Hong Kong (1959-1997).svg
IPC code HKG
NPC Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled
in Arnhem
Competitors 11
Medals
Ranked 35th
Gold
0
Silver
1
Bronze
2
Total
3
Summer Paralympics appearances

Hong Kong competed at the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands. 11 competitors from Hong Kong won 3 medals, 1 silver and 2 bronze, and finished joint 35th in the medal table with The Bahamas. [1]

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References

  1. "Hong Kong, China - National Paralympic Committee". www.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-06-14.