Malaysia at the 2016 Summer Paralympics

Malaysia at the
2016 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeMAS
NPCMalaysian Paralympic Council
Websitewww.paralympic.org.my (in English)
in Rio de Janeiro
Competitors19 in 8 sports
Flag bearer Abdul Latif Romly
Medals
Ranked 36th
Gold
3
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total
4
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Malaysia sent athletes to the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 September to 18 September 2016. The country qualified athletes in archery, cycling, sailing, wheelchair tennis, athletics and swimming. Dr Ang Kean Koo was the chef de mission of the Malaysian delegation.[1]

Malaysia won its first three gold medals in Paralympics history through the sport of athletics, which are contributed by sprinter Mohamad Ridzuan Mohamad Puzi, shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli and long jumper Abdul Latif Romly who was also the flag bearer at the opening ceremony.[2]

  1. ^ "Malaysian paralympic contingent ready for action in Rio, says chef-de-mission". Malay Mail. Bernama. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Malaysian paralympians prove 'nothing is impossible'". Malay Mail Online. Retrieved 21 November 2017.