The Solomon Islands Paralympics Federation was recognised as a full member of the International Paralympic Committee in 2011, granting the country the right to send a delegation to the London Games. The Solomons initially planned to send athletes to compete in track and field and powerlifting events. Among the country's hopefuls were Benjamin Vae in the shot put, who was internationally classified, which was a requirement to compete at the Paralympics.[1]
Ultimately, the country's delegation was composed of a single athlete, Hellen Saohaga (also known as Hellen Tasaunga).[2] She was accompanied by Chef de Mission Casper Pule, team manager Falai Katalake Bare, and coach Fa'amoana Topue.[2] She competed in Brisbane in an international competition during the Queensland Athletic Championships. She was given a universality spot in the Games.[3][4] She was the country's flag-bearer during the Games' opening ceremony.[5][6]
Hellen Saohaga, born with malformed legs,[3][7] competed in the women's shot put, F57 category (for wheelchair athletes).[8] Saohaga had never owned a seated throwing frame, and arrived at the Games without one, assuming the organizers would provide one. Once the Australian Paralympic Committee became aware of the situation, they had one specifically made for her before her event.[3] Of the 19 competitors, Saohaga placed 15th with 298 points.[9]
^ ab. Solomon Star. February 2, 2012. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
^ ab"Paralympics team London bound". Solomon Star. August 13, 2012. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
^ abc"Helen Proud of Her Aussie Wheels". Solomon Times. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013.
^"Cardiff Pre Games Training Camp" (PDF). Oceania Paralympic Committee. August 18, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
^"Hellen to carry our flag". Solomon Star. August 26, 2012. Archived from the original on December 16, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
^"List of Opening Ceremony flag bearers". Paralympic.org. August 29, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
^McDowall, Carolyn (September 10, 2012). "London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games – The Power Olympics". The Culture Concept. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
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^"Women's Shot Put F57/58 – Results". Paralympic.org. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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solomon, islands, 2012, summer, paralympics, solomon, islands, made, their, paralympic, games, début, 2012, summer, paralympics, london, united, kingdom, from, august, september, 2012, country, sent, athlete, shot, putter, hellen, saohaga, finished, 15th, comp. The Solomon Islands made their Paralympic Games debut at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London United Kingdom from August 29 to September 9 2012 1 The country sent one athlete shot putter Hellen Saohaga She finished 15th out of 19 competitors and did not medal at these Games Solomon Islands at the2012 Summer ParalympicsFlag of the Solomon IslandsIPC codeSOLNPCSolomon Islands Paralympics Committeein LondonCompetitors1 in 1 sportFlag bearerHellen SaohagaOfficials3MedalsGold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0Summer Paralympics appearances overview 201220162020 source source An interview with Hellen Saohaga and her coach in London Contents 1 Background 2 Athletics 3 See also 4 NotesBackground EditThe Solomon Islands Paralympics Federation was recognised as a full member of the International Paralympic Committee in 2011 granting the country the right to send a delegation to the London Games The Solomons initially planned to send athletes to compete in track and field and powerlifting events Among the country s hopefuls were Benjamin Vae in the shot put who was internationally classified which was a requirement to compete at the Paralympics 1 Ultimately the country s delegation was composed of a single athlete Hellen Saohaga also known as Hellen Tasaunga 2 She was accompanied by Chef de Mission Casper Pule team manager Falai Katalake Bare and coach Fa amoana Topue 2 She competed in Brisbane in an international competition during the Queensland Athletic Championships She was given a universality spot in the Games 3 4 She was the country s flag bearer during the Games opening ceremony 5 6 Athletics EditMain article Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Hellen Saohaga Hellen Saohaga born with malformed legs 3 7 competed in the women s shot put F57 category for wheelchair athletes 8 Saohaga had never owned a seated throwing frame and arrived at the Games without one assuming the organizers would provide one Once the Australian Paralympic Committee became aware of the situation they had one specifically made for her before her event 3 Of the 19 competitors Saohaga placed 15th with 298 points 9 Athlete Events Result Points RankHellen Saohaga Shot put F57 58 5 23 298 15See also EditSummer Paralympic disability classification Solomon Islands at the Paralympics Solomon Islands at the 2012 Summer OlympicsNotes Edit a b Paralympics starts trainings this week Solomon Star February 2 2012 Archived from the original on March 24 2012 Retrieved August 5 2018 a b Paralympics team London bound Solomon Star August 13 2012 Archived from the original on January 5 2013 Retrieved August 3 2018 a b c Helen Proud of Her Aussie Wheels Solomon Times Archived from the original on February 2 2013 Cardiff Pre Games Training Camp PDF Oceania Paralympic Committee August 18 2012 Retrieved July 24 2018 Hellen to carry our flag Solomon Star August 26 2012 Archived from the original on December 16 2012 Retrieved August 5 2018 List of Opening Ceremony flag bearers Paralympic org August 29 2012 Retrieved July 2 2018 McDowall Carolyn September 10 2012 London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games The Power Olympics The Culture Concept Retrieved July 24 2018 Helen slowly acclimatizing Solomon Star August 23 2012 Archived from the original on August 25 2012 Retrieved August 5 2018 Women s Shot Put F57 58 Results Paralympic org Retrieved August 5 2018 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Solomon Islands at the 2012 Summer Paralympics amp oldid 1057527370, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
