Libya at the 2000 Summer Paralympics

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IPC code LBA
NPC Libyan Paralympic Committee
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in Sydney
Competitors17 in 3 sports
Medals
Ranked 64th
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total
1
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Libya sent its largest ever delegation to the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, with three judokas, two powerlifters and a sitting volleyball team. The country's only female competitor, Ghazala M. Ali in powerlifting, was the first ever woman to represent Libya at the Paralympic Games.

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Team

Competing in only their second ever Paralympic Games, Libya was represented 17 sportspeople in Sydney, including three judokas, two powerlifters and a sitting volleyball team. [1] [2] The country's only female competitor, Ghazala M. Ali in powerlifting, was the first ever woman to represent Libya at the Paralympic Games. [2]

Medals

Australian sitting volleyball team serves the ball to Libya during 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games match, seen from above. 251000 - Sitting volleyball Australia serves - 3b - 2000 Sydney match photo.jpg
Australian sitting volleyball team serves the ball to Libya during 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games match, seen from above.
The Australian sitting volleyball team vs Libya during 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games match, seen from above, 221000 - Sitting volleyball Australia vs Libya action - 3b - 2000 Sydney match photo.jpg
The Australian sitting volleyball team vs Libya during 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games match, seen from above,

The 2000 Games saw Libya win its first (and so far only) Paralympic medal, when Abdelrahim Hamed took bronze in the men's over 100 kg in powerlifting, lifting 235 kg. [3]

MedalNameSportEvent
Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze Abdelrahim Hamed Powerlifting Men's +100 kg

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