Israel at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
| Israel at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
| IPC code | ISR |
| NPC | Israel Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 42 in 11 sports |
| Flag bearer | Yizhar Cohen |
| Officials | 15 |
| Medals Ranked 53rd |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Israel sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. Israel sent 42 athletes, who competed in 11 sports: archery, athletics, basketball, cycling, equestrian, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis and tennis. The country's flagbearer during the Games' opening ceremony was Yizhar Cohen, who won three gold medals at the 1988 Seoul Paralympics.