Individual Paralympic Athletes at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
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In 2000, the de facto independent Timor-Leste (East Timor) was not yet recognised as a sovereign state
, and did not have a recognised National Paralympic Committee
. It sent two athletes to take part in the 2000 Summer Paralympics
in Sydney
, but they competed officially as Individual Paralympic Athletes, rather than as representatives of an NPC.
There were two "individual Paralympians" from East Timor: Alcino Pereira in the men's 5,000m race (T38 category) in track and field
; and Mateus Lukas in powerlifting
, in the men's up to 48 kg category. Pereira failed to complete his race, while Lukas lifted 105 kg, finishing 13th and last of the athletes who successfully lifted a weight in his category.
Following Timor-Leste's recognition, the country made its official Paralympic début
in 2008.
United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor
The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor provided an interim civil administration and a peacekeeping mission in the territory of East Timor, from its establishment on October 25, 1999 until its independence on May 20, 2002 following the outcome of the East Timor Special...
, and did not have a recognised National Paralympic Committee
National Paralympic Committee
National Paralympic Committees are the national constituents of the worldwide Paralympic movement. Subject to the controls of the International Paralympic Committee , they are responsible for organizing their people's participation in the Paralympic Games.The Paralympic Games are a major...
. It sent two athletes to take part in the 2000 Summer Paralympics
2000 Summer Paralympics
The 2000 Paralympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia, from 18 October to 29 October. The eleventh Summer Paralympic Games, an estimated 3800 athletes took part in the Sydney programme. They commenced with the opening ceremony on 18 October 2000...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, but they competed officially as Individual Paralympic Athletes, rather than as representatives of an NPC.
There were two "individual Paralympians" from East Timor: Alcino Pereira in the men's 5,000m race (T38 category) in track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
; and Mateus Lukas in powerlifting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
, in the men's up to 48 kg category. Pereira failed to complete his race, while Lukas lifted 105 kg, finishing 13th and last of the athletes who successfully lifted a weight in his category.
Following Timor-Leste's recognition, the country made its official Paralympic début
Timor-Leste at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Timor-Leste sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. The country was said to send 11 representatives, who were to compete in the fields of the marathon, powerlifting, table tennis and wheelchair tennis. This would have made Timor-Leste's Paralympic delegation...
in 2008.
Results
| Name | Sport | Event | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcino Pereira | Athletics Athletics at the 2000 Summer Paralympics Athletics at the 2000 Summer Paralympics comprised a total of 234 events, 165 for men and 69 for women. Athletes were classified according to the extent and type of their disability.* Classes 11-13: visually impaired athletes... |
Men's 5,000m T38 | dnf | unranked (dnf) |
| Mateus Lukas | Powerlifting Powerlifting at the 2000 Summer Paralympics - Men's events :- Women's events :... |
Men's up to 48 kg | 105 kg | 13th (out of 16) |
See also
- Timor-Leste at the ParalympicsTimor-Leste at the ParalympicsTimor-Leste first sent competitors to the Paralympic Games for the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney. The country at that time was not yet recognised as a sovereign state, and its athletes participated as "Individual Paralympic Athletes"...
- Individual Olympic Athletes at the 2000 Summer OlympicsIndividual Olympic Athletes at the 2000 Summer OlympicsFour athletes from East Timor competed as Individual Olympic Athletes at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-Results by event:- Weightlifting:Men-References:...