France at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
France sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. France sent 119 athletes, who competed in 13 sports: archery, athletics, cycling, equestrian, wheelchair fencing, powerlifting, judo, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, wheelchair tennis. There were some competitors that competed in rowing which made its debut in the Games.
| France at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
| IPC code | FRA |
| NPC | French Paralympic and Sports Committee |
| Website | france-paralympique |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 119 in 13 sports |
| Flag bearer | Assia El'Hannouni |
| Medals Ranked 12th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
The country's flagbearer during the Games' opening ceremony was Assia El'Hannouni, who won four gold medals at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.
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