Nigeria competed at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, sending a 31-member strong delegation that won 13 medals, 7 of which were gold.
| Nigeria at the 2000 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | NGR |
| NPC | Nigeria Paralympic Committee |
| in Sydney | |
| Competitors | 31 (20 male, 11 female) |
| Medals Ranked 22nd |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Team edit
Nigeria sent a 31-member strong team, which included 11 women and 20 men.[1]
Background edit
In many parts of Black Africa, people who have disabilities that include insanity, and physical disabilities such as impairments and deformities often face cultural barriers to participation because of attitudes related to their disabilities. These include beliefs that they acquired their disabilities because their parents were witches or they are wizards. Their disability is often seen as a result of a personal failing on their part. As such, there is often tremendous cultural pressure for people with physical disabilities to remain hidden and out of the public eye. In many places, they are perceived to be monsters in need of healing.[2] This is the context to which Nigerian Paralympians engage both society and sport internally, in their own country.[3]
Medals edit
Nigeria won seven gold medals at the Sydney Games. This was the most in the country's history after making their debut at the 1992 Summer Paralympics.[4] The Nigerian Paralympic delegation left the Games having won more medals than their Olympic counterparts.[5]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gold |
Edith Nzuruike | Athletics | Women's javelin F58 |
| Gold |
Monday Emoghavwe | Powerlifting | Men's -67.5 kg |
| Gold |
Iyabo Ismaila | Powerlifting | Women's -48 kg |
| Gold |
Victoria Nneji | Powerlifting | Women's -60 kg |
| Gold |
Patricia Okafor | Powerlifting | Women's -67.5 kg |
| Gold |
Tajudeen Agunbiade | Table tennis | Men's singles 9 |
| Gold |
Tunde Adisa Tajudeen Agunbiade Femi Alabi |
Table tennis | Men's teams 9 |
 Silver |
Lucy Ejike | Powerlifting | Women's -44 kg |
 Bronze |
Stephen Davou | Powerlifting | Men's -56 kg |
| Bronze |
Patricia Nnaji | Powerlifting | Women's -52 kg |
| Bronze |
Kike Adedeji Ogunbamowo | Powerlifting | Women's -75 kg |
| Bronze |
Faith Igbinehin | Powerlifting | Women's +82.5 kg |
| Bronze |
Femi Alabi | Table tennis | Men's singles 9 |
Athletics edit
Nigerian athletes competed at the 1999 Disabled Sports USA DS/USA's National Summer Games as part of their preparation efforts for the 2000 Games.[6]
Powerlifting edit
Lucy Ejike competed in women's powerlifting. These Games were the ones where she made her Paralympic debut.[5]
Table tennis edit
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ International Paralympic Committee 2000, p. C.3
- ^ Gilbert, Keith; Schantz, Otto J.; Schantz, Otto (1 January 2008). The Paralympic Games: Empowerment Or Side Show?. Meyer & Meyer Verlag. ISBN 9781841262659.
- ^ Thomas, Gareth Martin and Banks, Tim (2013). ''We Aren't Racing a Fair Race': Rawls, Sen, and the Paralympic Games'. Sociological Research Online 18(3)14 <http://www.socresonline.org.uk/18/3/14.html
- ^ "6 Facts to know about Nigeria at the Paralympics". Nigeria Today. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Nigeria's Nollywood winner and other Paralympic surprises". BBC News. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ Evans, Elizabeth. "Springfield College plays host to two summer national championships." Palaestra Fall 1997: 36+. Academic OneFile. Web. 26 Oct. 2016.
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