Nicaragua at the 2024 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | NIC |
NPC | Nicaraguan Paralympic Committee |
in Paris, France August 28, 2024 – September 8, 2024 | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Carlos Alberto Castillo |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Nicaragua competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024. This was the nation's fifth time competing at the Summer Paralympic Games after it made its debut at the 2004 Summer Paralympics. The delegation consisted of only one competitor from one sport.
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. [1]
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Carlos Alberto Castillo | Men's 400 metres T38 | — | 59.28 | 8 |
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