Vanuatu at the 2024 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | VAN |
NPC | Vanuatu Paralympic Committee |
in Paris, France August 28, 2024 – September 8, 2024 | |
Competitors | 2 (1 man and 1 woman) in 1 sport |
Flag bearers | Elie Enock Ken Kahu |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Vanuatu competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September 2024.
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. [1]
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Ken Kahu | Men's javelin throw F64 | ||||
Elie Enock | Women's shot put F57 |
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