| United Arab Emirates at the 1996 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | UAE |
| NPC | UAE Paralympic Committee |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 5 |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Five male athletes from the United Arab Emirates competed at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States. [1]
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