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Turkmenistan at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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Turkmenistan at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeTKM
NPCNational Paralympic Committee of Turkmenistan
in Beijing
Competitors3 in 1 sport
Flag bearers Ovez Orjiyev
(opening & closing)[1][2]
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
 Soviet Union (1988)
 Unified Team (1992)

Turkmenistan sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. The country was represented by three athletes, all competing in powerlifting.[3]

Powerlifting

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Men
Athlete Event Result Rank
Ovez Orjiyev -82.5 kg 190.0 7
Women
Athlete Event Result Rank
Mayagozel Pekiyeva -56 kg 82.5 7
Valentina Simakova -75 kg 97.5 6

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Opening Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 6, 2008.
  2. ^ Closing Ceremony - Flagbearers' List, International Paralympic Committee, September 17, 2008.
  3. ^ "Turkmen Paralympic team arrives in Beijing", Turkmenistan.ru, September 3, 2008
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