Mexico at the 1988 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | MEX |
NPC | Federacion Mexicana de Deporte |
in Seoul | |
Medals Ranked 24th |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Mexico sent a delegation to compete at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. Its athletes finished twenty-fourth in the overall medal count. [1]
The 1988 Summer Paralympics were the first Paralympics in 24 years to take place in the same city as the Olympic Games. They took place in Seoul, South Korea. This was the first time the term "Paralympic" was used officially.
Weightlifting at the 1988 Summer Paralympics consisted of seven events for men.
The United States sent a delegation to compete at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. Its athletes finished first in the gold and overall medal count.
Oman made its Paralympic Games début at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, with competitors taking part in track and field, table tennis, weightlifting and wheelchair fencing. The country has participated in every subsequent edition of the Summer Paralympics, but has never entered the Winter Paralympics. Oman's largest delegation was in 1988 with seven athletes. Only male athletes competed until 2016 when Raya Al’Abri competed in women's javelin. Oman won its first medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics when Mohammed al-Mashaykhi won bronze in the Men's shot put F32.
Cyprus made its Paralympic Games début at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, with a delegation of six athletes competing in archery, track and field, and swimming. The country has taken part in every subsequent edition of the Summer Paralympics, but has never participated in the Winter Paralympics.
Netherlands competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. The team included 110 athletes, 76 men and 34 women. Competitors from Netherlands won 83 medals, including 30 gold, 24 silver and 29 bronze to finish 8th in the medal table.
Kenya competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea.
Argentina competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 35 competitors from Argentina won 9 medals including 7 silver and 2 bronze medals and finished 39th in the medal table.
Bahamas competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 4 competitors from Bahamas won no medals and so did not place in the medal table.
India competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 2 competitors from India won no medals and so did not place in the medal table.
Thailand competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. Ten competitors from Thailand won a single bronze medal and finished joint 45th in the medal table along with Czechoslovakia.
Indonesia competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. Indonesia won 2 medals, both silver, finishing 43rd in the medal table.
Japan competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 143 competitors from Japan won 46 medals including 17 gold, 12 silver and 17 bronze and finished 14th in the medal table.
Philippines competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 4 competitors from Philippines won no medals and so did not place in the medal table.
Czechoslovakia competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 1 competitor from Czechoslovakia won a single silver medal and finished joint 45th in the medal table along with Thailand.
Ireland competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 53 competitors from Ireland won 42 medals including 13 gold, 11 silver and 18 bronze and finished 19th in the medal table.
Norway competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 34 competitors from Norway won 36 medals including 11 gold, 11 silver and 14 bronze and finished 23rd in the medal table.
Switzerland competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 41 competitors from Switzerland won 35 medals, and they finished 21st in the medal table.
West Germany competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 188 competitors from West Germany won 193 medals including 76 gold, 65 silver and 52 bronze and finished 2nd in the medal table.
Yugoslavia competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 35 competitors from Yugoslavia won 19 medals including 4 gold, 4 silver and 11 bronze and finished 27th in the medal table.