Turkmenistan at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Turkmenistan at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |||||||||
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| IPC code | TKM | ||||||||
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee of Turkmenistan | ||||||||
| in Beijing | |||||||||
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport | ||||||||
| Flag bearer |
Ovez Orjiyev (opening & closing)[1][2] | ||||||||
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances | |||||||||
| Other related appearances | |||||||||
 Soviet Union (1988) Unified Team (1992) | |||||||||
Turkmenistan sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. The country was represented by three athletes, all competing in powerlifting.[3]
Powerlifting
Main article: Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovez Orjiyev | -82.5 kg | 190.0 | 7 |
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayagozel Pekiyeva | -56 kg | 82.5 | 7 |
| Valentina Simakova | -75 kg | 97.5 | 6 |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 6, 2008.
- ↑ Closing Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 17, 2008.
- ↑ "Turkmen Paralympic team arrives in Beijing", Turkmenistan.ru, September 3, 2008
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