| 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 are competing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Ken Kahu | Men's javelin throw F64 | ||||
| Elie Enock | Women's shot put F57 | ||||
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