Kenya

Kenya

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Highlights

Kenya made their Paralympic Games debut in 1972, missed 1976, but returned in 1980. They have won 36 Paralympic medals and all but two of those have been in athletics. Their most successful Paralympics was Beijing 2008 where they took five gold, three silver and one bronze. Henry Kiprono KIRWA won three gold medals in Beijing.

Anthem: Title

Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu (Oh God of All Creation)

Anthem: Year of Induction

1963

Anthem: Composer

Based on a traditional folk song, adapted and harmonised by a commission of five musicians, who wrote the words.

Official NPC name

Kenya

NPC President's name

Mr. Jairus MOGALO

NPC General Secretary's name

Mr. Ronald MILARE

Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games

1972

Number of appearances in Paralympic Games

8, including London 2012

Summary of Paralympic Games Appearances

Medals per sport        
Sport Gold Silver Bronze Total
Athletics 13 12 9 34
Lawn bowls 0 1 0 1
Swimming 1 0 0 1
Total 14 13 9 36
 
Medals per year        
Year Gold Silver Bronze Total
1972 1 0 0 1
1980 1 2 0 3
1984 1 1 1 3
1988 0 4 1 5
1992 1 0 1 2
1996 1 1 0 2
2000 1 1 2 4
2004 3 1 3 7
2008 5 3 1 9
Total 14 13 9 36
 


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