Malta at the 1964 Summer Paralympics

Malta participated in the 1964 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan. The country sent a delegation of two male athletes. C. Markham competed in both athletics (shot put) and snooker, while G. Portelli competed in snooker.Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee

In the shot put (B category), Markham finished fourth (out of five contenders), with a throw of 6.40m. W. Prossl took gold for Germany, with a world record throw of 7.69m.Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee

In snooker, the two Maltese competitors finished joint third, each winning bronze, while Michael Shelton took the gold medal for Great Britain.Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee

Malta's two bronze medals constitute its second best result at the Paralympics to date, after its silver and two bronze in 1960.Malta at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee

Malta did not participate in the 1964 Summer Olympics, also held in Tokyo.Tokyo 1964, official website of the Olympic Movement

Medallists

MedalNameSportEventResult C. Markham Snooker Men's Snooker Event paraplegics - open joint 3rd (specifics not recorded) G. Portelli Snooker Men's Snooker Event paraplegics - open joint 3rd (specifics not recorded)

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