| South Korea at the 1992 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | KOR |
| NPC | Korean Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Barcelona | |
| Competitors | 66 |
| Medals Ranked 12th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
South Korea competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain. 66 competitors from South Korea won 44 medals, 11 gold, 15 silver and 18 bronze and finished 12th in the medal table. [1]
The 1988 Summer Paralympics, were the first Paralympics in 24 years to take place in the same city as the Olympic Games. They took place in Seoul, South Korea. This was the first time the term "Paralympic" came into official use.
The 1992 Winter Paralympics were the fifth Winter Paralympics. They were the first winter Paralympics to be celebrated concurrently with the Olympic Games. They were also the first ever Paralympics at any event in France. They were held in Tignes and Albertville, France, from March 25 to April 1, 1992. For the first time, demonstration events in Alpine and Nordic Skiing for athletes with an intellectual disability and Biathlon for athletes with a visual impairment were held.
The 1968 Summer Paralympics were the third Paralympic Games to be held. Organised under the guidance of the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation (ISMGF), they were known as the 17th International Stoke Mandeville Games at the time. The games were originally planned to be held alongside the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, but in 1966, the Mexican government decided against it due to difficulties. The Israeli government offered to host the games in Tel Aviv, a suggestion that was accepted.
The 1992 Summer Paralympics were the ninth Paralympic Games to be held. They were held in Barcelona, Spain. In addition, the 1992 Paralympic Games for Persons with mental handicap were held immediately after the regular Paralympics in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
The Republic of Korea first participated at the Olympic Games in 1948, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except for 1980 which they boycotted. South Korea has also participated in every Winter Olympic Games since 1948, except for the 1952 games.
Singapore began their participation in the Paralympic Games when a squad was sent to the 1988 Summer Paralympics held in Seoul, South Korea. Despite winning no medals in the 1988 Summer Games, Singapore continued to send teams to the Summer Paralympics. At the 2008 Summer Paralympics, Singapore sent six athletes and came home with four medals. The 2008 Games was the first time Singapore has won a medal in any Paralympic competition.
The United States sent a delegation to compete at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. Its athletes finished first in the gold and overall medal count.
The 2018 Winter Paralympics, the 12th Paralympic Winter Games, and also more generally known as the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, were an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), that was held in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, from 9 to 18 March 2018. They were the second Paralympics to be held in South Korea, following the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul.
Republic of Korea first participated at the Paralympic Games in 1968, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Paralympic Games since then. South Korea has also participated in every Winter Paralympic Games since the 1992 Games.
The 1988 Summer Paralympics medal table is a list of National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) ranked by the number of gold medals won by their athletes during the 1988 Summer Paralympics, held in Seoul, South Korea, from October 15 to 24, 1988.
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South Korea competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. The team included 82 athletes, 72 men and 10 women. Competitors from Korea won 28 medals, including 11 gold, 11 silver and 6 bronze to finish 16th in the medal table.
South Korea competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from 29 August to 9 September 2012.
Netherlands competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. The team included 110 athletes, 76 men and 34 women. Competitors from Netherlands won 86 medals, including 31 gold, 25 silver and 30 bronze to finish 8th in the medal table.
South Korea competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 to 18 September 2016.
Kenya competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea.
South Korea competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 227 competitors from South Korea won 94 medals including 40 gold, 35 silver and 19 bronze and finished 7th in the medal table.
France competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. 116 competitors from France won 141 medals including 47 gold, 44 silver and 50 bronze and finished 5th in the medal table.
South Korea competed at the 1984 Summer Paralympics in Stoke Mandeville, Great Britain and New York City, United States. 18 competitors from South Korea won 4 medals, 2 silver and 2 bronze, and finished joint 37th in the medal table with India.
South Korea competed at the 1992 Winter Paralympics in Tignes/Albertville, France. 2 competitors from South Korea won no medals and so did not place in the medal table.
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