Laos at the 2024 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | LAO |
NPC | Lao Paralympic Committee |
in Paris, France August 28, 2024 – September 8, 2024 | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Ken Thepthida |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
The Lao People's Democratic Republic competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024. This was the nation's sixth time competing at the Summer Paralympic Games after it made its debut at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. The delegation consisted of only one competitor from one sport.
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. [1]
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Athlete | Event | Final | |
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Result | Rank | ||
Ken Thepthida | Men's long jump T13 | NM | = |
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