Haiti sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. It was Haiti's first participation in the Paralympic Games. The country was represented by a single athlete, Nephtalie Jean-Louis, who competed in powerlifting.[1] Jean-Louis was her country's flagbearer at the Games' Opening Ceremony.[2]
| Haiti at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | HAI |
| NPC | Comité National Paralympique d'Haïti |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Nephtalie Jean-Louis |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Due to unspecified "problems with her weight", Jean-Louis was ultimately unable to compete, and was thus listed as a non-starter in her event.[3]
Powerlifting
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| Athlete | Class | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nephtalie Jean-Louis | - | -44 kg | Did not start | |
See also
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edit- ^ "Haïti aux Jeux Paralympiques de Beijing 2008" Archived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Machine, Le Nouvelliste, September 4, 2008
- ^ Official list of flagbearers, International Paralympic Committee]
- ^ "Paralympic Haiti team arrive for London 2012 ahead of their first ever Paralympic Games", ITV News, 23 August 2012