| Myanmar at the 1992 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | MYA |
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee of Myanmar |
| in Barcelona | |
| Competitors | 1 |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Myanmar competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. 1 competitors from Myanmar won no medals and so did not place in the medal table. [1]
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