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Rio 2016: Paralympian Natalie Partyka earns Olympic spot

It became Polish table tennis player Natalia Partyka of the last Paralympic Games to ensure a place in the Olympic Games in Rio. Participated three times gold in the Paralympic Games, aged 26 years old, who was born without his right hand and part of his arm, even in two games in 2008 and 2012.


He is fellow tennis matches Melissa Tapper Australian and Iranian Zahra Nemati shooter, also qualified to compete in the final two events of this summer. He said: "I hope this gives all disabled athletes that nothing is impossible," Partyka, and number 73 in the world, will participate in the Olympic team competition. Collector (26 years), Erb paralysis by damaged nerves shoulder during birth, and will play in both individual and team events at the Olympic Games which will be held 5-21 compete August.She from Australia to the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow, won the bronze team becomes the first Australian to participate in every game.

"I think it is incredible that the Paralympians to break down barriers and may participate in the Olympic Games," he said. Rio for the disabled run September 7 to 18 Olympic Games.

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