Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Infobox Paralympics Angola
games=2008 Summer
competitors= 5
sports= 1
flagbearer= Jose Armando Sayovo
officials=
gold = 0
silver = 3
bronze = 0
rank= 54

Angola sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. [ [http://www.chronicle.co.zw/inside.aspx?sectid=2494&cat=5 "Paralympic Games team in Beijing"] , "Chronicle", September 1, 2008] The country was represented by five athletes, all competing in track and field. [ [http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/fr_fr/noticias/desporto/Secretaire-general-comite-paralympique-angolais-Pekin,774a1b7d-e5b6-42e9-b719-457d6e076975.html "Le Secrétaire général du comité paralympique angolais à Pékin"] , Agencia AngolaPress, August 21, 2008]

About 10% of Angola's population is reportedly disabled, following the Angolan Civil War. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7594353.stm "Angolan voters' views"] , BBC, September 5, 2008]

Medallists

The country won three medals, all silver. [ [http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRMP/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml "Overall Medal Standings"] , official website of the Beijing Paralympics]

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

ee also

*Angola at the Paralympics
*Angola at the 2008 Summer Olympics

External links

* [http://www.paralympic.org International Paralympic Committee]

References