Netherlands at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
The Netherlands competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 7 September to 18 September 2016. The first places the team qualified were for four athletes in equestrian team dressage. In September 2015, a representative from the country attended the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Chef de Mission seminar as part of the country's preparation efforts for the 2016 Games.
Medalists
The following Dutch competitors won medals at the Games. In the 'by discipline' sections below, medallists' names are in bold.| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
| Swimming | Women's 100m Breaststroke - SB9 | 8 September | ||
| Paratriathlon | Men - PT1 | 10 September | ||
| Cycling | Women's C1-2-3 500m Time Trial | 10 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 400m Freestyle S11 | 11 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's 1000m Time Trial B | 11 September | ||
| Athletics | Men's 400m - T54 | 12 September | ||
| Table tennis | Women's singles - Class 7 | 13 September | ||
| Cycling | Women's Time Trial C1-2-3 | 14 September | ||
| Athletics | Women's 200m - T43/44 | 15 September | ||
| Wheelchair tennis | Women's singles | 15 September | ||
| Equestrian | Individual Freestyle Test - Grade III | 16 September | ||
| Jiske Griffioen Aniek van Koot | Wheelchair tennis | Women's doubles | 16 September | |
| Cycling | Men's Road race - B | 17 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's Road race - C4-5 | 17 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 17 September | ||
| Athletics | Women's 100m - T43/44 | 18 September | ||
| Swimming | Men's 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 18 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's individual pursuit B | 8 September | ||
| Swimming | Men's 100m Breaststroke - S14 | 8 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 100m Backstroke - S14 | 8 September | ||
| Cycling | Women's B 1000m Time Trial | 9 September | ||
| Paratriathlon | Men - PT1 | 10 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's C1-2-3 1000m Time Trial | 10 September | ||
| Swimming | Men's 100m Backstroke - S10 | 11 September | ||
| Table tennis | Men's Singles - Class 9 | 11 September | ||
| Swimming | Men's 400m Freestyle - S6 | 13 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 13 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's Time trial B | 14 September | ||
| Swimming | Men's 200m Freestyle - S4 | 14 September | ||
| Wheelchair tennis | Women's singles | 15 September | ||
| Cycling | Women's Road Race H5 | 15 September | ||
| Equestrian | Individual Championship Test - Grade II | 15 September | ||
| Boccia | Mixed Individual - BC1 | 16 September | ||
| Equestrian | Individual Freestyle Test - Grade II | 16 September | ||
| Marjolein Buis Diede de Groot | Wheelchair tennis | Women's doubles | 16 September | |
| Athletics | Men's Long Jump - T43/44 | 17 September | ||
| Cycling | Women's individual pursuit C1-3 | 8 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's individual pursuit B | 8 September | ||
| Swimming | Men's 100m Breaststroke SB9 | 8 September | ||
| Swimming | Men's 100m Freestyle S4 | 8 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 100m Breaststroke SB9 | 8 September | ||
| Athletics | Women's Long Jump - T43/44 | 9 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's C1 3000m Individual Pursuit | 9 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 10 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 50m Backstroke - S3 | 10 September | ||
| Athletics | Women's Shot Put - F40 | 11 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 200m Freestyle - S14 | 11 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 50m Freestyle - S11 | 12 September | ||
| Netherlands Equestrian Team | Equestrian | Team Championship | 13 September | |
| Swimming | Men's 100m Breaststroke S14 | 14 September | ||
| Cycling | Women's Time Trial H4-5 | 14 September | ||
| Equestrian | Individual Championship Test - Grade IV | 14 September | ||
| Powerlifting | Women's +86 kg | 14 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 100m Breaststroke - SB14 | 14 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 100m Freestyle - S11 | 15 September | ||
| Cycling | Women's Road Race H5 | 15 September | ||
| Equestrian | Individual Championship Test - Grade II | 15 September | ||
| Cycling | Men's Road race - H5 | 15 September | ||
| Equestrian | Individual Freestyle Test - Grade IV | 16 September | ||
| Women's wheelchair basketball team | Wheelchair basketball | Women's tournament | 16 September | |
| Athletics | Men's 100m - T54 | 18 September | ||
| Swimming | Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 18 September |
Athletics
The Netherlands competed in athletics at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.;Men
;Track & road events
;Field events
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
| Ronald Hertog | T44 Long jump | 7.29 |
;Women
;Track & road events
;Field events
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
| Lara Baars | F40 Shot put | 7.12 | |
| Marlene van Gansewinkel | T44 Long Jump | 5.57 |
Cycling
Equestrian
The Netherlands were one of three nations to qualify a team for dressage via their results at the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, where they won the silver medal in the team event.;Team
Football 7-a-side football
Men's tournament
qualified for the Rio Paralympics as a result of the Regional Qualifier Allocation by virtue of being runners-up at 2014 European Championships while being ranked in the top 8 at the 2015 World Championships.The draw for the tournament was held on May 6 at the 2016 Pre Paralympic Tournament in Salou, Spain. The Netherlands was put into Group B with the United States, Argentina and Russia. Iran qualified for the 2016 Rio Games following the suspension of Russia. The IPC ruled that there could not be a redraw for the groups. This resulted in Iran being put into Group A with the Netherlands, Argentina and the United States.
The tournament where the Paralympic draw took place featured 7 of the 8 teams participating in Rio. It was the last major preparation event ahead of the Rio Games for all teams participating. The Netherlands finished third, after winning 2 - 3 against Great Britain in the 3rd place match.
Going into the Rio Games, the country was ranked fourth in the world.
;Group B
;Semi final
;Bronze medal game
Powerlifting
The Netherlands had qualified one powerlifter into the Paralympic tournaments for the first time since the 2000 Summer Paralympics.;Women
| Athlete | Event | Total lifted | Rank |
| Melaica Tuinfort | Women's +86 kg | 130.0 |
Rowing
The Netherlands had qualified three rowers into the Paralympic tournaments.;Men
;Mixed
Sailing
The Netherlands qualified two sailers into the Paralympic Tournament. In the SKUD 18 event, the Netherlands earned a quota spot with a fourth-place finish overall and the first country who had not qualified via the 2014 Championships. The boat was crewed by Rolf Schrama and Sandra Nap.Sitting volleyball
Women
;Group A;Classification 5th / 6th
Swimming
The Netherlands had qualified nineteen swimmers into the Paralympic tournaments.;Men
;Women
Table tennis
The Netherlands had qualified four table tennis players into the Paralympic tournaments.;Men
;Women
Wheelchair basketball
Men's tournament
The Netherlands men's national wheelchair basketball team had qualified for the 2016 Rio Paralympics.During the draw, Brazil chose of which group they wanted to be in. They were partnered with Spain, who were in the group Brazil did not select. Brazil chose Group B, which included Iran, the United States, Great Britain, Germany and Algeria. That left Spain in Group A with Australia, Canada, Turkey, the Netherlands and Japan.
;Group A
;Quarterfinal
;7th/8th place playoff
Women's tournament
The Netherlands women's national wheelchair basketball team had qualified for the 2016 Rio Paralympics.As hosts, Brazil chose which group they were put into. They were partnered with Algeria, who were put in the group they did not chose. Brazil chose Group A, which included Canada, Germany, Great Britain and Argentina. Algeria ended up in Group B with the United States, the Netherlands, France and China.
;Group B
;Quarterfinal
;Semi-final
;Bronze medal game
Wheelchair tennis
The Netherlands qualified two competitors in the men's single event and four in the women's singles event.;Singles
;Doubles