Seychelles competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, Spain, making their Paralympic Games debut. The country sent a two sportspeople strong delegation that included athlete Elvis Victor and swimmer Cyrl Charles. Neither sportsperson won a medal, and Seychelles would not compete at another Paralympic Games until the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio.
| Seychelles at the 1992 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | SEY |
| in Barcelona | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Background
editThe country made their Paralympic Games debut at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Following these Games, they would be absent from the Paralympics until the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio.[1] Seychelles Paralympic participation contrasts to its participation in Special Olympics's World Games. The country sent 31 competitors to the 1999 World Games and 34 to the 2003 Games. It also contrasts to the Deaflympics, where Seychelles has never sent a team.[2]
Team
editThe delegation consisted of two competitors: Elvis Victor, who competed in one track and field athletics event, and Cyrl Charles, who competed in one swimming event. Charles was also registered to compete in track and field athletics in the men's shot put THS4, but he did not participate in that event.[3][4] The team left Barcelona not having won any medals.[1]
Athletics
editElvis Victor competed in one track and field athletics event. Competing in the men's shot put THS4, he threw a best distance of 5.68m to finish eighth. Cyrl Charles was also registered to compete in track and field athletics in the men's shot put THS4, but he did not participate in that event.[3]
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Victor | Men's shot put THS4 | 5.68 | 8 |
| Cyrl Charles | Men's Shot Put THS3 | dns | dns |
Swimming
editCyrl Charles competed in one swimming event.[3] He posted a time of 41.59 in heat 1, finishing eighth and not advancing out of the heats.[citation needed]
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Cyrl Charles | Men's 50 m freestyle S10 | 41.59 | 24 | did not advance | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Seychelles Paralympics - Rio 2016 Medals, Athletes & News". m.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ^ Lauff, Jackie (2007). Developing Country Participation in International Disability Sport Competition: A Historical Perspective (PDF) (Master's thesis). Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c Seychelles at the Paralympics on paralympic.org
- ^ "Seychelles given advice on how to set-up National Paralympic Committee by UK Sport". Retrieved 2016-10-26.