Hong Kong at the 2016 Summer Paralympics

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Hong Kong at the
2016 Summer Paralympics
Flag of Hong Kong.svg
IPC code HKG
NPC Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled
in Rio de Janeiro
Competitors24 in 8 sports
Medals
Ranked 40th
Gold
2
Silver
2
Bronze
2
Total
6
Summer Paralympics appearances

Hong Kong competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 September to 18 September 2016.

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Equestrian

Through the Para Equestrian Individual Ranking List Allocation method, the country earned a pair of slots at the Rio Games for their two highest ranked equestrian competitors. These slots were irrespective of class ranking. [1]

Shooting

The third opportunity for direct qualification for shooters to the Rio Paralympics took place at the 2015 IPC IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia. At this competition, Yan Wo Wong earned a qualifying spot for their country in the P1- Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "EQUESTRIAN" (PDF). FEI. International Paralympic Committee. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  2. "Shooting Qualification" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  3. "2015 IPC IPC Shooting World Cup in Sydney, Australia Official Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.