| Malaysia at the 1992 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | MAS |
| NPC | Malaysian Paralympic Council |
| Website | www |
| in Barcelona | |
| Competitors | 10 |
| Medals Ranked 47th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Malaysia competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. 10 competitors from Malaysia won 3 medals, 1 silver and 2 bronze, finishing joint 47th in the medal table along with Jamaica. [1]
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