Malta participated in the 1964 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan. The country sent a delegation of two male athletes. C. Markham competed in both athletics (shot put) and snooker, while G. Portelli competed in snooker.[1]
| Malta at the 1964 Summer Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | MLT |
| NPC | Malta Federation of Sports Associations for Disabled Persons |
| in Tokyo | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
In the shot put (B category), Markham finished fourth (out of five contenders), with a throw of 6.40m. W. Prossl took gold for Germany, with a world record throw of 7.69m.[2]
In snooker, the two Maltese competitors finished joint third, each winning bronze, while Michael Shelton took the gold medal for Great Britain.[3]
Malta's two bronze medals constitute its second best result at the Paralympics to date, after its silver and two bronze in 1960.[4]
Malta did not participate in the 1964 Summer Olympics, also held in Tokyo.[5]
Medallists edit
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze |
C. Markham | Snooker | Men's Snooker Event paraplegics - open | joint 3rd (specifics not recorded) |
| Bronze |
G. Portelli | Snooker | Men's Snooker Event paraplegics - open | joint 3rd (specifics not recorded) |
References edit
- ^ Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Tokyo 1964, official website of the Olympic Movement
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