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The Gambia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

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The Gambia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

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Gambia National Paralympic Committee

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The Gambia made its Paralympic Games début at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.

The Gambia National Paralympic Committee selected two athletes. Ida Nyang (female) and Demba Jarju (male) both competed in track and field events, training for the 100, 200, and 800 metres races. Both are wheelchair athletes, and competed in wheelchairs donated by the Swiss Paralympic Committee. Jarju qualified for the Games by meeting the qualification targets, while Nyang received a wild card invitation to take part.

Athletics

Men’s Track and Road Events
Women’s Track and Road Events

References

The Gambia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Wikipedia