Belgium at the 1960 Summer Paralympics

Belgium sent a delegation of 18 athletes (16 men and 2 women)[1] to compete at the inaugural Paralympic Games in 1960 in Rome, Italy. Its athletes finished fourteenth in the overall medal count with 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal.[2]

Belgium at the
1960 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeBEL
NPCBelgian Paralympic Committee
Websitewww.paralympic.be
in Rome
Competitors18
Medals
Ranked 14th
Gold
1
Silver
1
Bronze
1
Total
3
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

The silver and the bronze medal were earned in archery,[3] while the gold medal was won at table tennis.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Participation Numbers in 1960 Paralympic Games". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Medal Standings Rome 1960 Paralympic Games". International Paralympic Committee. 1960. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  3. ^ "1960 Rome Paralympic Games results - Archery". Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "1960 Rome Paralympic Games results - Table Tennis". Retrieved September 10, 2024.