| Netherlands at the 1992 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | NED |
| NPC | Nederlands Olympisch Comité * Nederlandse Sport Federatie |
| Website | paralympisch |
| in Barcelona | |
| Competitors | 99 (72 men and 27 women) |
| Medals Ranked 9th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Netherlands competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. The team included 99 athletes, 72 men and 27 women. [1] Competitors from Netherlands won 39 medals, including 14 gold, 14 silver and 11 bronze to finish 9th in the medal table. [2]
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