Palestine At The 2012 Summer Paralympics
The Palestinian Territories competed as Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.
| Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | PLE |
| NPC | Palestinian Paralympic Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
The country was represented by two athletes, both in field events in athletics. Khamis Zaqout, a wheelchair athlete, competed in the discus, javelin and shot put. He had been described as Palestine's "best hope for a Paralympic medal in London". Mohammed Fannouna, who is partially sighted, competed in the long jump; he won a bronze medal in the 2004 Paralympics in Athens.
Athletics
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- Men's Track and Road Events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Mohammed Fannouna | 100m T13 | 11.88 | 7 | did not advance | |
| 200m T13 | 24.00 | 5 | did not advance | ||
- Men's Field Events
| Athlete | Event | Distance | Points | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Fannouna | Long Jump F13 | 5.93 | — | 9 |
| Javelin Throw F12-13 | 40.59 | — | 11 | |
| Khamis Zaqout | Shot Put F54-56 | 11.30 | 969 | 4 |
| Discus Throw F54-56 | 29.41 | 751 | 12 | |
| Javelin Throw F54-56 | 22.39 | — | 11 |
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