North Korea at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
| North Korea at the 2016 Summer Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | PRK |
| in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
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North Korea competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 September to 18 September 2016.
Athletics

Two North Korean athletes participated at the Rio Games. One is female discus thrower Song Kum-jong(송금정).[1]
- Men's Track
| Athlete | Events | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Kim Chol Ung(김철웅) (Guide – Ri Kum Song) |
1500 m T11 | Disqualified | did not advance | ||
- Women's Field
| Athlete | Events | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song Kum Jong | Discus F56-57 | 12.08 | 12 |
See also
References
- ^ "North Korean Athletes Arrive in Rio for Summer Paralympics", The Korea Bizwire, 5 September 2016
