| Oman at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | OMA |
| NPC | Oman Paralympic Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Oman competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9, 2012. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Al Nabhani [2] [3] | Discus Throw F32-34 | 20.94 | 574 | 19 |
| Javelin Throw F33-34 | 17.33 | N/A | 16 |
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issam Al Balushi [4] [5] | -90kg | 172.0 | 8 |
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