Table 1

Number of athletes participating in each sport at the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympic Games

SportAll athletesFemalesMalesAge 12–25 yearsAge 26–34 yearsAge 35–75 years
All36571389226899613201341
Archery1134865102578
Boccia993069233442
Canoe522626121723
Cycling (track and road)204661382555124
Equestrian715516112238
Football 5-a-side70070233611
Football 7-a-side112011252519
Goalball1025448344622
Judo1154174266029
Para athletics894354540294354246
Para powerlifting1416279135078
Para swimming49221727528714164
Rowing884444132847
Sailing76156131657
Shooting para sport1304387819103
Sitting volleyball1277057224659
Table tennis223781454368112
Triathlon582929102028
Wheelchair basketball228961324910772
Wheelchair fencing723042123426
Wheelchair rugby9629485236
Wheelchair tennis942965183937