Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |||||||||
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IPC code | ANG | ||||||||
NPC | Comité Paralímpico Angolano | ||||||||
in Beijing | |||||||||
Competitors | 5 in 1 sport | ||||||||
Flag bearer | Jose Armando Sayovo | ||||||||
Medals Ranked 54th |
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Summer Paralympics appearances | |||||||||
Angola sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China.[1] The country was represented by five athletes, all competing in track and field.[2]
About 10% of Angola's population is reportedly disabled, following the Angolan Civil War.[3]
Medallists
Further information: 2008 Summer Paralympics medal table and List of 2008 Summer Paralympics medal winners
The country won three medals, all silver.[4]
Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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Silver | José Armando Sayovo | Athletics | Men's 100m - T11 | |
Silver | José Armando Sayovo | Athletics | Men's 200m - T11 | |
Silver | José Armando Sayovo | Athletics | Men's 400m - T11 | |
Events
Athletics
- men's 100m T11: José Armando Sayovo, Octávio dos Santos, Francisco Manuel
- men's 200m T11: José Armando Sayovo, Octávio dos Santos, Francisco Manuel
- men's 400m T11: José Armando Sayovo, Octávio dos Santos
- men's long jump: Francisco Manuel
- men's 100m T46: Domingos Sebastião
- men's 200m T46: Domingos Sebastião
- women's 100m T12: Evalina Alexandre
- women's 200m T12: Evalina Alexandre
- women's 400m T12: Evalina Alexandre
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "Paralympic Games team in Beijing", Chronicle, September 1, 2008
- ↑ "Le Secrétaire général du comité paralympique angolais à Pékin", Agencia AngolaPress, August 21, 2008
- ↑ "Angolan voters' views", BBC, September 5, 2008
- ↑ "Overall Medal Standings", official website of the Beijing Paralympics
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