Romania's Participation in the 2018 Winter Paralympics: One Athlete in Para-Snowboarding
Romania at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics: one athlete, Mihăiță Papară, represented the country in para-snowboarding; concise account of the delegation, performance and Romania’s Winter Paralympic history.
Romania participated in the 2018 Winter Paralympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The nation was represented by a single athlete, Mihăiță Papară, who competed in para-snowboarding.
Team
Romania's delegation consisted of one competitor and the necessary support staff. Mihăiță Papară took part as the country's sole entrant in snowboarding events for athletes with physical impairments.
History at the Winter Paralympics
Romania made its Winter Paralympic debut at the 2010 Games. In both 2010 and 2014 the country was represented by a single alpine skier, Laura Văleanu. Romania has not yet won a medal at the Winter Paralympic Games.
Summary
- Nation: Romania
- Games: 2018 Winter Paralympics
- Location: Pyeongchang, South Korea
- Number of athletes: 1
- Sport represented: para-snowboarding
- First Winter appearance: 2010
Questions and answers
Q: How many people did Romania send to compete at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea?
A: Romania sent only one person, Mihaita Papară.
Q: What sport did Mihaita Papară compete in at the 2018 Winter Paralympics?
A: Mihaita Papară competed in para-snowboarding.
Q: When did Romania first go to the Winter Paralympics?
A: Romania first went to the Winter Paralympics in 2010.
Q: Has Romania ever won a medal at the Winter Paralympics?
A: No, Romania has never won a medal at the Winter Paralympics.
Q: Who represented Romania at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Paralympics?
A: Laura Văleanu represented Romania at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Paralympics.
Q: How many skiers did Romania send to the 2010 and 2014 Winter Paralympics?
A: Romania was represented by one skier, Laura Văleanu, at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Paralympics.
Q: Where were the 2018 Winter Paralympics held?
A: The 2018 Winter Paralympics were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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