Libya sent its largest ever delegation to the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, with three judokas, two powerlifters and a sitting volleyball team. The country's only female competitor, Ghazala M. Ali in powerlifting, was the first ever woman to represent Libya at the Paralympic Games.
| Libya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | LBA |
| NPC | Libyan Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Sydney | |
| Competitors | 17 in 3 sports |
| Medals Ranked 64th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Team
editCompeting in only their second ever Paralympic Games, Libya was represented 17 sportspeople in Sydney, including three judokas, two powerlifters and a sitting volleyball team.[1][2] The country's only female competitor, Ghazala M. Ali in powerlifting, was the first ever woman to represent Libya at the Paralympic Games.[2]
Medals
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The 2000 Games saw Libya win its first (and so far only) Paralympic medal, when Abdelrahim Hamed took bronze in the men's over 100 kg in powerlifting, lifting 235 kg.[3]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze |
Abdelrahim Hamed | Powerlifting | Men's +100 kg |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lauff, Jackie (2007). Developing Country Participation in International Disability Sport Competition: A Historical Perspective (PDF) (Master's thesis). Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ a b Libya at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Libya at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
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