Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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]

Angola at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeANG
NPCComité Paralímpico Angolano
in Beijing
Competitors5 in 1 sport
Flag bearer Jose Armando Sayovo
Medals
Ranked 54th
Gold
0
Silver
3
Bronze
0
Total
3
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

About 10% of Angola's population is reportedly disabled, following the Angolan Civil War.[3]

Medallists

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The country won three medals, all silver.[4]

Medal Name Sport Event
  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

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Athletics

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Men's track

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Athlete Class Event Heats Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
José Armando Sayovo T11 100m 11.23 2 q 11.40 2 Q 11.35  
200m 23.05 2 Q 22.83 2 Q 22.70  
400m 51.52 1 Q 51.32 3 q 50.44  
Octavio dos Santos 100m 11.49 4 Q 11.60 7 B 11.64 7
200m 23.69 6 q 23.47 5 B 23.78 5
400m 52.66 5 q 52.52 6 did not advance
Miguel Francisco 100m 11.85 14 did not advance
200m 24.06 9 q 24.28 9 did not advance
Domingos Sebastiao T46 100m 11.34 11 did not advance
200m 23.48 13 did not advance

Women's track

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Athlete Class Event Heats Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Evalina Alexandre T12 100m DSQ did not advance
200m 26.31 6 q 25.72 4 q DSQ
400m 59.60 5 B 1:00.46 5

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Paralympic Games team in Beijing"[permanent dead link], Chronicle, September 1, 2008
  2. ^ "Le Secrétaire général du comité paralympique angolais à Pékin" Archived 2011-05-20 at the Wayback Machine, Agencia AngolaPress, August 21, 2008
  3. ^ "Angolan voters' views", BBC, September 5, 2008
  4. ^ "Overall Medal Standings" Archived 2008-09-28 at the Wayback Machine, official website of the Beijing Paralympics