Timor-Leste at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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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 larger than its Olympic delegation
to Beijing. However, official records give no indication that more than one East Timorese athlete (16-year-old powerlifter Lily Costa Silva) eventually entered competition. Costa Silva was also listed as the country's flagbearer for both the opening and the closing ceremonies.
Women
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
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. The country was said to send 11 representatives, who were to compete in the fields of the marathon
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
, 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...
, table tennis
Table tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
and wheelchair tennis
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have disabilities in their lower bodies. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are same, but there are two major differences from pedestrian tennis; they use specially designed wheelchairs and the ball may bounce up to two times...
. This would have made Timor-Leste's Paralympic delegation larger than its Olympic delegation
Timor-Leste at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Timor-Leste sent a team to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.Timor-Leste sent two marathoners to the Beijing Games. A larger delegation was sent to the 2008 Paralympics....
to Beijing. However, official records give no indication that more than one East Timorese athlete (16-year-old powerlifter Lily Costa Silva) eventually entered competition. Costa Silva was also listed as the country's flagbearer for both the opening and the closing ceremonies.
Powerlifting
Women
| Athlete | Class | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Costa Silva | - | -52 kg Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Beihang University Gymnasium from September 9 to September 16. Any athlete who met a minimum level of disability could take part in these events.-Events:There were twenty powerlifting events, corresponding to ten weight classes each for... |
No Mark | - |
See also
- 2008 Summer Paralympics2008 Summer ParalympicsThe 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
- 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"...
- Timor-Leste at the 2008 Summer OlympicsTimor-Leste at the 2008 Summer OlympicsTimor-Leste sent a team to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.Timor-Leste sent two marathoners to the Beijing Games. A larger delegation was sent to the 2008 Paralympics....