Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Rwanda at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | RWA |
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee of Rwanda |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Jean de Dieu Nkundabera (opening & closing) |
| Medals Ranked -th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Rwanda sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country was represented by a single athlete.[1] Jean de Dieu Nkundabera, who won a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, competed in the 800 metre wheelchair sprint.[2]
Athletics
- Men
| Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Points | Rank | |||
| Jean de Dieu Nkundabera | T46 | 800 m | 2:02.12 | 5 | did not advance | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "Beijing's unlikeliest Olympians", The Star, July 11, 2008
- ^ "Olympic team urged to fight for medals", The New Times, June 26, 2008