Highlights

Track and field athlete Edouard AGBOESSI was the sole representative for Benin at their debut in the Paralympic Games in 2000 in Sydney. They have since been represented at all subsequent Games in athletics and powerlifting but have yet to win a medal.

Anthem: Title

L'Aube Nouvelle (The Dawn of a New Day).

Anthem: Year of Induction

1960

Anthem: Composer

Words and music Gilbert Jean DAGNON.

Official NPC name

Benin

NPC President's name

Mr. Leopold GBENOU

NPC General Secretary's name

Mr. Georges SERIKI

Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games

2000

Number of appearances in Paralympic Games

4, including London 2012