Australia Sending 170 Athletes To Compete For 472 Medals In Beijing Paralympics
News August 31st, 2008
Australia will be sending 170 disabled athletes for the Beijing Paralympics 2008 on Monday.
A total of 472 medals are up for grabs in the Paralympic Games which will commence on the 6th of September 2008, this Saturday.
Sport Minister Kate Ellis said Australian Paralympians had collected 908 medals from Paralympic competition in the past 48 years.
“This is the largest ever Paralympic team to compete overseas and I am greatly looking forward to celebrating their success in Beijing,” Ms Ellis said.
“Every Australian state and territory will be represented.”
Via The Age
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