United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
United States will be competing at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan from 25 August to 6 September.
United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | USA |
NPC | United States Paralympic Committee |
in Tokyo | |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances | |
Archery
Three American archers have qualified slots.[1]
Athletics
Two athletics quotas have been selected to compete in the marathon.[2]
Goalball
The men's and women's goalball teams are hoping to qualify for the Paralympics, the goalball Paralympic ranking tournament takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana on 29 June to 9 July.[3]
Volleyball
The women's sitting volleyball team qualified for the 2020 Summer Paralympics after their results at the 2018 World ParaVolley Championships.[4]
Wheelchair basketball
Wheelchair Rugby
The United States qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics after winning Gold at the 2019 Parapan American Games.
References
- Lawrence, Blythe (9 June 2019). "Ben Thompson's World Title Headlines Four US Medals At World Archery Para Championships". United States Olympic Committee.
- Tammaro, Brianna (28 April 2019). "Daniel Romanchuk Captures First World Title At London Marathon". United States Olympic Committee.
- "USA name teams for Tokyo 2020 qualifier". International Paralympic Committee. 10 May 2019.
- "Tokyo 2020 Paralympics qualification update". World ParaVolley. 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
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