| Niger at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | NIG |
| NPC | Fédération Nigérienne des Sports Paralympiques |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Niger competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Ibrahim Mamoudou Tamangue | 100m T46 | 12.29 | 7 | did not advance | |
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadidjatou Amadou | Javelin Throw F54-56 | 11.63 | 12 |
The Paralympic Games or Paralympics, also known as the Games of the Paralympiad, is a periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities. There are Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, which since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, are held almost immediately following the respective Olympic Games. All Paralympic Games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
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