The Palestinian Territories competed as Palestine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.
The country was represented by two athletes, both in field events in athletics. Khamis Zaqout, a wheelchair athlete, competed in the discus, javelin and shot put. He had been described as Palestine's "best hope for a Paralympic medal in London". Mohammed Fannouna, who is partially sighted, competed in the long jump; he won a bronze medal in the 2004 Paralympics in Athens."London 2012 Paralympics: Palestine team set to challenge for gold", The Guardian, 15 August 2012"Gaza Paralympians confident of success at London Paralympics", Haaretz, 16 August 2012
Athletics
Men's Track and Road Events AthleteEventHeatFinalResultRankResultRankMohammed Fannouna100m T1311.887did not advance200m T1324.005did not advance
Men's Field Events AthleteEventDistancePointsRankMohammed FannounaLong Jump F135.939Javelin Throw F12-1340.5911Khamis ZaqoutShot Put F54-5611.309694Discus Throw F54-5629.4175112Javelin Throw F54-5622.3911
See also Summer Paralympic disability classification Palestine at the Paralympics Palestine at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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