| Malaysia at the 2024 Summer Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | MAS |
| NPC | Paralympic Council of Malaysia |
| Website | www |
| in Paris, France August 28, 2024 – September 8, 2024 | |
| Competitors | 30 in 8 sports |
| Flag bearers (opening) | Bonnie Bunyau Gustin Nur Suraiya Muhamad Zamri |
| Flag bearer (closing) | Muhammad Fareez Anuar |
| Medals Ranked 42nd |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Malaysia competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, from 28 August to 8 September. The country qualified 30 athletes in 8 sports.[1] Subramaniam Raman Nair, secretary-general of the Paralympic Council Malaysia, was the chef de mission of the delegation.[2]
Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Nur Suraiya Muhamad Zamri were flag bearers of Malaysia in the opening ceremony. In the Parade of Nations, 24 participating athletes and officials wore traditional costumes designed by Rizman Ruzaini named 'The Malaya', featuring an olive green colour scheme and golden songket motifs to symbolise their gold medal aspirations like their Olympic counterparts. Similarly, the men wore the Baju Melayu Teluk Belanga, while the women wore the Baju Kurung with a kelubung.[3]
Paralympic Council Malaysia set a four-gold medal target for the Malaysian delegation based on outstanding performances of three gold medals each at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games, but fell short as the delegation only managed to return with two golds, two silver and one bronze.[4] Two of the three Tokyo 2020 gold medalists – shuttler Cheah Liek Hou and powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin retained their status in their respective events, with the latter broken a world record. On the other hand, Abdul Latif Romly had to settle for silver after losing to Neutral representative Matvei Iakushev due to an injury sustained during training.[5]
- ^ "No Accreditation Issues Expected At Paris 2024 Paralympics, Assures MPM President". Bernama. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "King prays for Malaysian athletes' success in Olympics, Paralympics". www.nst.com.my. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Paris Dazzles Again In Stunning Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony". Bernama. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Amiril Muttaqien Meketar (9 September 2024). "M'sian Paralympians Fall Short of Paris 2024 Target, Eye LA28 Redemption". paralympics.bernama.com. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ Amiril Muttaqien Meketar (8 September 2024). "Latif Romly says Abdominal Muscle Injury Affected His Performance in Paris". paralympics.bernama.com. Retrieved 9 September 2024.