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]
| Turkmenistan at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | TKM |
| NPC | National Paralympic Committee of Turkmenistan |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearers | Ovez Orjiyev (opening & closing)[1][2] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Soviet Union (1988) Unified Team (1992) | |
Powerlifting
edit- 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
editReferences
edit- ^ 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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