The Tokyo Paralympic Games are officially launched. During 15 days, 4,400 athletes will compete for the 539 gold medals. As for the able-bodied, the ranking of nations is established first of all on the number of titles won. In Rio, France finished 12th with 28 medals, 9 gold, 5 silver and 14 bronze.
France aims for 35 medals
France, which presents 138 athletes (37 women and 101 men) is aiming for 35 medals in Japan. She will be represented in 19 of the 22 competing sports. Here is the Paralympic Games medal table, updated in real time.
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The medal table
1- AUSTRALIA. 10 medals: Gold (6), Silver (1), Bronze (3)
2- CHINA. 8 medals: Gold (5), Silver (1), Bronze (2)
3- RUSSIA. 6 medals: Gold (3), Silver (1), Bronze (2)
4- ITALY. 5 medals: Gold (2), Silver (1), Bronze (2)
5- UKRAINE. 8 medals: Gold (1), Silver (5), Bronze (2)
6- GREAT BRITAIN. 6 medals: Gold (1), Silver (4), Bronze (1)
7- BRAZIL. 4 medals: Gold (1), Silver (1), Bronze (2)
8- NETHERLANDS. 2 medals: Gold (1), Silver (1)
9- BELARUS. 1 medal: Gold (1)
9- CHILE. 1 medal: Gold (1)
9- ISRAEL. 1 medal: Gold (1)
9- SINGAPORE. 1 medal: Gold (1)
13- SPAIN. 2 medals: Silver (2)
13- UNITED STATES. 2 medals: Silver (2)
15- FRANCE. 2 medals: Silver (1), Bronze (1)
15- JAPAN. 2 medals: Silver (1), Bronze (1)
15- POLAND. 2 medals: Silver (1), Bronze (1)
18- GEORGIA. 1 medal: Silver (1)
18- HUNGARY. 1 medal: Silver (1)
20- CANADA. 2 medals: Bronze (2)
20- GREECE. 2 medals: Bronze (2)
22- GERMANY. 1 medal: Bronze (1)
22- MEXICO. 1 medal: Bronze (1)
22- UZBEKISTAN. 1 medal: Bronze (1)
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