Benin at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Benin sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. They were represented by one athlete, powerlifter Blandine Sahenou.
| 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 |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
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 | - |
External links
References
- "Benin Paralympic Committee launch talent identification programme". Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- "Benin". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- Athletes & Teams Archived 2008-09-23 at the Wayback Machine, Official Website of the 2008 Paralympic Games
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