| Sudan at the 2004 Summer Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | SUD |
| NPC | Sudan National Paralympic Committee |
| in Athens | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | El Sadig Ashim Baien |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
The Sudan competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens. It was the country's first appearance at the Games since 1980. The Sudan was represented by two athletes, both competing in the discus event; neither of them won a medal. [1]
| Athlete | Class | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Points | Rank | |||
| El Sadig Ashim Baien | F37 | Discus | 30.71 | - | 7 |
| Athlete | Class | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Points | Rank | |||
| Salma G. Mohamed | F37 | Discus | 15.51 | 710 | 11 |
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