| Ivory Coast at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | CIV |
| NPC | Fédération Ivoirienne des Sports Paralympiques |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Carine Tchei |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Ivory Coast competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Addoh Kimou | 200m T46 | 23.70 | 8 | did not advance | |
| 400m T46 | 50.17 | 3 Q | DSQ | ||
| Kouame Noumbo | 100m T46 | DNS | did not advance | ||
| 200m T46 | DNF | did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alidou Diamoutene | Men's -52kg | 160 | 5 |
| Carine Tchei | Women's -67.5kg | NMR | |
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