Iraq at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Iraq at the Paralympic Games | ||||||||||
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| At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing | ||||||||||
| Competitors | 20 | |||||||||
| Medals Rank: 60 |
Gold 0 |
Silver 1 |
Bronze 1 |
Total 2 |
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| Paralympic history (summary) | ||||||||||
| Summer Games | ||||||||||
Iraq sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. Twenty Iraqis qualified to compete in the Games, in fields including weightlifting, athletics, swimming and fencing.[1]
Medalists
The country won two medals, a silver and a bronze.[2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Mohsin Rasool | Powerlifting | Men's -56 kg | 11 September |
 Bronze | Thaer al-Ali | Powerlifting | Men's -82.50 kg | 15 September |
Events
Fencing
- Waffa Jadwel
- Faraj Hasab Khudhair
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "Iraq's Paralympic Fencing Team", International Herald Tribune
- ↑ "Overall Medal Standings", official website of the Beijing Paralympics
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