Benin at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Benin at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |||||||||
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| IPC code | BEN | ||||||||
| NPC | Federation Handisport du Benin-Comité National Paralympique | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport | ||||||||
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |||||||||
Benin sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. They were represented by one athlete, powerlifter Blandine Sahenou.
Team
Benin participated in the 2008 Summer Paralympics, their third consecutive Games they participated in since making their debut at the 2000 Games. The country did not earn a medal in Beijing.[1]
Powerlifting
Main article: Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Benin was represented in Beijing by a powerlifter, their second consecutive time that they participated in the sport at the Paralympics.[2] Blandine Sahenou was the country's powerlifter in Beijing.[3]
Women
| Athlete | Class | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandine Sanehou | - | -67.5 kg | No valid lift | - |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "Benin Paralympic Committee launch talent identification programme". Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ "Benin". Rio 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ Athletes & Teams, Official Website of the 2008 Paralympic Games
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