Burundi at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Burundi sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It was Burundi's first ever participation in the Paralympic Games.^[3] According to official records,^[4] the following three athletes competed in the games:

Burundi at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC code	BDI
NPC	Comité National Olympique du Burundi
in Beijing
Competitors	3 in 1 sport
Flag bearers	Remy Nikobimeze (opening & closing)[1][2]
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)
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Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

3 competitors:

Men

Athlete	Class	Event	Heats		Semifinal		Final
			Result	Rank	Result	Rank	Result	Points	Rank
Leonidas Ahishakiye	T46	1500 m	4:16.78	11	did not advance
Fidele Manirambona	T46	1500 m	4:16.54	10	did not advance
Remy Nikobimeze	T46	5000 m	N/A				15:07.95	-	5

See also

• Burundi at the Paralympics
• Burundi at the 2008 Summer Olympics

External links

• International Paralympic Committee