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South Africa at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
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South Africa entered 45 athletes in the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro from 7–18 September 2016. The country qualified athletes in archery, athletics, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, powerlifting, rowing, swimming, shooting and wheelchair tennis.[1]
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South Africa at the 2016 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | RSA |
NPC | South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Rio de Janeiro | |
Competitors | 45 in 10 sports |
Flag bearers | Zanele Situ (opening) Fanie van der Merwe (closing) |
Medals Ranked 22nd |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
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