| Hong Kong at the 1996 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | HKG |
| NPC | Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 25 (20 men and 5 women) |
| Medals Ranked 27th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
25 athletes (20 men and 5 women) from Hong Kong competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States. [1]
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