Turkmenistan at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Turkmenistan at the Paralympic Games

Flag of Turkmenistan
IPC code  TKM
NPC National Paralympic Committee of Turkmenistan
At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing
Competitors 3 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Ovez Orjiyev
(opening & closing)[1][2]
Medals Gold
0		 Silver
0		 Bronze
0		 Total
0
Paralympic history (summary)
Summer Games
1996 • 2000 • 2004 • 2008
Other related appearances
Soviet Union (1988)
Unified Team (1992)

Turkmenistan sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. The country was represented by three athletes, all competing in powerlifting.[3]

Contents

Powerlifting

Main article: Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Men
Athlete Event Result Rank
Ovez Orjiyev -82.5 kg 190.0 7
Women
Athlete Event Result Rank
Mayagozel Pekiyeva -56 kg 82.5 7
Valentina Simakova -75 kg 97.5 6

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 6, 2008.
  2. ^ Closing Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 17, 2008.
  3. ^ "Turkmen Paralympic team arrives in Beijing", Turkmenistan.ru, September 3, 2008
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