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Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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IPC code
  
ANG

Flag bearer
  
Jose Armando Sayovo

Competitors
  
5 in 1 sport

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3

Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

NPC
  
Comité Paralímpico Angolano

Medals Ranked 54th
  
Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 3 0 3

Angola sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. The country was represented by five athletes, all competing in track and field.

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About 10% of Angola's population is reportedly disabled, following the Angolan Civil War.

Medallists

The country won three medals, all silver.

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
  • References

    Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Wikipedia