Niger at the Paralympics

Niger at the Paralympic Games
Flag of Niger IPC code  NIG NPC Fédération Nigérienne des Sports Paralympiques
Paralympic history
Summer Games
1960–2000 • 2004 • 2008

Niger made its Paralympic Games début at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens. It was represented by a single athlete, male sprinter Zoubeirou Issaka, who competed in the 100m race, in the T12 category for the nearly blind. His time of 13.90 was the slowest overall in the heats, ending his participation in the Games.^[1]

In 2008, Niger was represented only by male powerlifter Zakari Amadou, in the up to 67.5kg category. He lifted 110kg, ranking 13th and last of those who successfully lifted a weight.^[2]

Niger has never taken part in the Winter Paralympics.^[3]

Full results for Niger at the Paralympics

Name	Games	Sport	Event	Score	Rank
Zoubeirou Issaka	2004 Athens	Athletics	Men's 100m T12	13.90	4th in heat 5; did not advance
Zakari Amadou	2008 Beijing	Powerlifting	Men's Up To 67.5 kg	110kg	13th

See also

• Niger at the Olympics

References

1. ^ Niger at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
2. ^ Niger at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
3. ^ Niger at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee