| Tonga at the 2024 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | TON |
| NPC | Tonga National Paralympic Committee |
| in Paris, France August 28, 2024 – September 8, 2024 | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Maleane Vasitai Leaaepeni Falemaka |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Tonga competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024. The delegation consisted of only one competitor from one sport.
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. [1]
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Meleane Vasitai Leaaepeni Falemaka | Women's discus throw F38 | ||
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