Highlights

In 1988, Tunisia first participated at the Paralympic Games when athlete Monaam ELABED competed in athletics. They have an all-time medal count of 54 in six Games (23 gold, 22 silver, nine bronze), all won in athletics. Their first gold medals were won in 2000 with Wissam Ben BAHRI (high jump), Ali GHRIBI (pentathlon), Fares HAMDI (long jump) and Maher BOUALLEGUE won who three (800m, 1500m, 5000m).

Anthem: Title

Himat Al Hima (Defenders of the Fatherland)

Anthem: Year of Induction

1987

Anthem: Composer

Music Mohamad Abdel WAHAB, words Mustafa Sadik AL-RAFII and Abdoul Kacem CHABBI.

Official NPC name

Tunisia

NPC President's name

Mr. Ali HARZALLAH

NPC General Secretary's name

Ms. Sonia BIDOUH

IPC Member's Name

Ali HARZALLAH

Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games

1988

Number of appearances in Paralympic Games

7, including London 2012

Summary of Paralympic Games Appearances