Saudi Arabia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

Saudi Arabia participated in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.

Saudi Arabia at the
2012 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeKSA
NPCParalympic Committee of Saudi Arabia
in London
Competitors4 in 2 sports
Medals
Ranked 67th
Gold
0
Silver
1
Bronze
0
Total
1
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)
File:Saudi Arabia Paralympic team at the London 2012 Opening Ceremony

Although the country sent female athletes for the first time to the London Olympics, under pressure from the International Olympic Committee, its Paralympic delegation to the London Games remains, as previously, exclusively male. The Kingdom is represented by three athletes in track and field, and one in powerlifting.[1]

Medallists
MedalNameSportEventDate
 SilverHani AlnakhliAthleticsMen's Discus Throw F32-347 September

Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

Osamah Al-Shanqiti, who won the country's first ever Olympic or Paralympic gold medal at the Beijing Paralympics, in the triple jump, attempted to defend his title in the men's triple jump F12 (a category for athletes with severe visual impairment). He also competed in the shot put (F11-12).[1]

Saeed Alkhaldi competed in the men's 100m T46 (for athletes with disabilities to the upper limbs or torso).[1]

Hani Alnakhli competed in the men's shot put F32-33 (tetraplegia) and in the men's discus throw F32-34.[1]

Men's Track and Road Events
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Saeed Alkhaldi 100m T46 11.41 4 did not advance
Men's Field Events
Athlete Event Distance Points Rank
Osamah Al-Shanqiti Triple Jump F12 14.10 — 5
Shot Put F11-12 NM
Hani Alnakhli Shot Put F32-33 8.16 724 9
Discus Throw F32-34 34.65 1113 2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Powerlifting
Main article: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

Bassam Al-Hawal competed in the men's under 100kg event.[1]

Men
Athlete Event Result Rank
Bassam Al-Hawal -100kg 195 8

See also

Notes
  1. Saudi athletes Archived 2012-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, London 2012 official website
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