Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

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Palestine at the
2012 Summer Paralympics
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IPC code PLE
NPC Palestinian Paralympic Committee
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Competitors2 in 1 sport
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

The Palestinian Territories competed as Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.

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The country was represented by two athletes, both in field events in athletics. Khamis Zaqout, a wheelchair athlete, competed in the discus, javelin and shot put. He had been described as Palestine's "best hope for a Paralympic medal in London". Mohammed Fannouna, who is partially sighted, competed in the long jump; he won a bronze medal in the 2004 Paralympics in Athens. [1] [2]

Athletics

The Palestinian Paralympic delegation with Alistair Burt. Alistair Burt with the Palestinian Paralympic delegation (1) (cropped).jpg
The Palestinian Paralympic delegation with Alistair Burt.
Men's Track and Road Events
AthleteEventHeatFinal
ResultRankResultRank
Mohammed Fannouna 100m T13 11.887did not advance
200m T13 24.005did not advance
Men's Field Events
AthleteEventDistancePointsRank
Mohammed Fannouna Long Jump F13 5.939
Javelin Throw F12-13 40.5911
Khamis Zaqout Shot Put F54-56 11.309694
Discus Throw F54-56 29.4175112
Javelin Throw F54-56 22.3911

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