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. The country was represented by five athletes, all competing in track and field.
About 10% of Angola's population is reportedly disabled, following the Angolan Civil War.
The country won three medals, all silver.