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

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
 SilverJosé Armando SayovoAthleticsMen's 100m T11
 SilverJosé Armando SayovoAthleticsMen's 200m T11
 SilverJosé Armando SayovoAthleticsMen's 400m T11

Events

Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Men's track
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
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 N/A 1:00.46 5

See also

References
  1. "Paralympic Games team in Beijing", 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
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