| Spain at the 2006 Winter Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | ESP |
| NPC | Spanish Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Turin | |
| Competitors | 9 in 1 sport |
| Medals Ranked 13th |
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| Winter Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Spain participated in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy.
Spain entered nine athletes in the following sports:
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Eric Villalon | Alpine skiing | Men's slalom, visually impaired | 19 March |
 Bronze | Eric Villalon | Alpine skiing | Men's giant slalom, visually impaired | 17 March |
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