Tonga at the 2012 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | TGA |
NPC | Tonga National Paralympic Committee |
in London | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | ʻAloʻalo Liku |
Officials | 2 |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Tonga participated in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9, 2012. Their participation marked their fourth consecutive Summer Paralympics appearance since their début at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney. Tonga was represented by the Tonga National Paralympic Committee, and was one of the 45 participating countries that sent only a single athlete. Tonga has always sent only a single athlete from Sydney 2000 to London 2012. Tonga National Paralympic Committee sent a delegation of three people, including one athlete. The sole athlete to represent the nation was ʻAloʻalo Liku, who participated in javelin and discus throw. Liku was the country's flag-bearer during the Games' opening ceremony. Tonga did not win a medal at these Games, however Liku finished with seasonal bests in both the events.