Benin at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Benin at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC code BEN
NPC Federation Handisport du Benin-Comité National Paralympique
in Beijing
Competitors 1 in 1 sport
Medals
Gold Silver Bronze Total
0 0 0 0
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

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

  1. "Benin Paralympic Committee launch talent identification programme". Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  2. "Benin". Rio 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  3. Athletes & Teams, Official Website of the 2008 Paralympic Games


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