Madagascar at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | MAD |
NPC | Federation Malgache Handisport |
in London | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Madagascar competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Revelinot Raherinandrasana | 200m T46 | 26.41 | 4 | Did not advance |
The Paralympic Games or Paralympics, also known as the Games of the Paralympiad, is a periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, are held almost immediately following the respective Olympic Games. All Paralympic Games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
The 2012 Summer Paralympics, branded as the London 2012 Paralympic Games, were an international multi-sport parasports event held from 29 August to 9 September 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. They were the 14th Summer Paralympic Games as organised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Madagascar competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China.
Madagascar made its Paralympic Games début at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney. Its sole representative, Aina Onja, was a blind sprinter who ran the men's 100m sprint in the T11 category. His time of 13.98 was the slowest in the heats, and he did not advance to the semi-finals.
Madagascar made its Paralympic Games début at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney. They were represented by vision impaired runner Aina Onja, who finished third in his men's T11 100m heat and failed to qualify for the next round.
The Solomon Islands made their Paralympic Games début at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9, 2012. The country sent one athlete, shot putter Hellen Saohaga. She finished 15th out of 19 competitors, and did not medal at these Games.
South Korea competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012.
Brazil competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012. Brazil was the next host of the Summer Paralympics, holding the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. A Brazilian segment was performed in Closing Ceremony.
China competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012.
Algeria competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012. 33 competitors participate at the 2012 Paralympics with 26 men and 7 women are accompanied by managers, coaches and other support staff.
Russia competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012. A total of 182 athletes were sent by the Russian Paralympic Committee to compete in twelve disciplines: athletics, archery, cycling, swimming, wheelchair fencing, table tennis, powerlifting, shooting, rowing, judo, 7-aside football and sitting volleyball.
Malta sent a delegation to compete at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012. This was the country's eighth appearance in a Summer Paralympic Games. The Maltese delegation consisted of a single short-distance swimmer: Matthew Sultana. In his three events, the men's 50 metres freestyle S10, the men's 100 metre butterfly S10 and the men's 100 metre breaststroke SB9, he failed to qualify beyond the first round.
The Faroe Islands sent a delegation to compete in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012. This was the nation's eighth time competing in a Summer Paralympic Games. The Faroese delegation consisted of one swimmer, Ragnvaldur Jensen. In his only event, the men's 100 meter breaststroke SB14 he finished seventh in his heat and failed to qualify for the finals.
Greece competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9, 2012. The Hellenic Paralympic Committee sent a total of 61 athletes, 47 men and 14 women, to compete in 9 sports. Greece finished 44th in the medal table, winning one gold medal and 12 in total.
Jamaica competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012.
Spain competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012.
Ethiopia competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012..
Morocco competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012.
Iran competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012.
Madagascar sent a delegation to compete at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 to 18 September 2016. This was the island country's fourth appearance at a Summer Paralympic Games since it made its debut sixteen years prior at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. Sprinter Revelinot Raherinandrasana was the sole athlete to represent the nation in Rio de Janeiro. In his event, the men's 1500 metres T45–T46, he finished tenth and last out of all the finishing athletes with a time of 4 minutes and 38.60 seconds.