Highlights
Portugal made their Paralympic Games debut in 1972 when they were represented by a men's wheelchair basketball team. They did not return to the Games until 1984 where they won 14 medals, including four golds in athletics and boccia). Their 85 all-time Paralympic medals consist of 25 gold, 29 silver and 31 bronze with their best ever Games in 2000 when they won 15 medals (six gold), and ranked 26th.
Anthem: Title
A Portuguesa (In The Portuguese Way)
Anthem: Year of Induction
1927
Anthem: Composer
Music Alfredo KEIL (1850-1907), words Henrique Lopes DE MENDONCA (1856-1931)
Official NPC name
Portugal
NPC President's name
Mr. Humberto SANTOS
NPC General Secretary's name
Mr. Rui OLIVEIRA
Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games
1972
Number of appearances in Paralympic Games
9, including London 2012
Summary of Paralympic Games Appearances
| Medals per sport | ||||
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Athletics | 17 | 15 | 18 | 50 |
| Boccia | 8 | 9 | 5 | 22 |
| Cycling | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Football 7-a-side | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Swimming | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Table Tennis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 29 | 31 | 85 |
| Medals per year | ||||
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1972 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 |
| 1988 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 |
| 1992 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| 2000 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 25 | 29 | 31 | 85 |
