The Nigerian contingent to the 2016 Paralympic Games has arrived in Rio, Brazil.
The 35-member contingent departed Abuja on September1.
A statement issued by Nneka Anibeze, Special Assistant, Media, to Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youth and Sports, said the team promised to win medals for the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 23 athletes will represent Nigeria in the games.
Six of the athletes will feature in Para- Athletes, 14 in Para-Powerlifting, while three will take part in Para-Table tennis.
Twelve officials, including coaches, medical personnel, helpers, loaders and team administrators, accompanied the team.
Ms. Anibeze said that the minister had urged the team before its departure, to compete fairly and be of good behaviour at the games.
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