Haiti at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Haiti sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. It was Haiti's first participation in the Paralympic Games. The country was represented by a single athlete, Nephtalie Jean-Louis, who competed in powerlifting.[1] Jean-Louis was her country's flagbearer at the Games' Opening Ceremony.[2]

Haiti at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeHAI
NPCComité National Paralympique d'Haïti
in Beijing
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Nephtalie Jean-Louis
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Due to unspecified "problems with her weight", Jean-Louis was ultimately unable to compete, and was thus listed as a non-starter in her event.[3]

Powerlifting

Women
Athlete Class Event Result Rank
Nephtalie Jean-Louis - -44 kg Did not start

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