PORTUGUESE IN GAMES

 

History of pourtuguese participation at Paralympic Games

-          9 Paralympic Games

-          264 Athletes

-          11 Sports

-          88 Medals

-          25 Gold Medals

-          30 Silver Medals

-          33 Bronze Medals

 

MEDALS PER SPORT

- 51 Medals in Athletics

- 24 Medals in Boccia

- 2 Cycling Medals

- 1 Football Medal

- 9 Swimming Medals

- 1 Table Tenis

 

FIRST PORTUGUESE PARTICIPATION - 1972

- 11 Athletes – Wheelchair basketball male team

 

LONDON 2012

Portuguese Paralympic Athletes in Numbers

-          30 Athletes: 22 Men and 8 Women

 

 

Five Sports

- Athletics

- Boccia

- Equestrian

- Rowing

- Swimming

 

3 MEDALS WON

- 1 Silver Medal in Boccia

- 1 Bronze Medal in Boccia

- 1 Bronze Medal in Athletics