Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2019 African Games
| Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2019 African Games | |
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| IOC code | COD |
| NOC | Comité Olympique Congolais |
| in Rabat, Morocco 19 August 2019 – 31 August 2019 | |
| Competitors | 164 (104 men and 60 women) in 17 sports |
| Medals Ranked 27th |
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| African Games appearances (overview) | |
Democratic Republic of the Congo took part in the 2019 African Games held from 19 August to 31 August 2019 in Rabat, Morocco, with a total of 164 athletes competing in 17 sports, and won 12 medals (two silver medals and ten bronze medals).[1] The country finished in 27th place in the medal table.
Medal summary
[edit]Medal table
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Archery
[edit]Two athletes competed in archery.
Christ Kanza Diasonama competed in the men's individual event.[2]
Ruth Yanfu Museta competed in the women's individual event.
They both also competed in the mixed team event.
Athletics
[edit]In total eight athletes competed in athletics.
Badminton
[edit]Six athletes were scheduled to compete in badminton.[3]
Boxing
[edit]Democratic Republic of the Congo competed in boxing.[4]
Cycling
[edit]The Democratic Republic of the Congo had six athletes who competed in cycling.
Fencing
[edit]Jeanne Frebault won one of the bronze medals in the women's sabre event.[5]
Handball
[edit]The Democratic Republic of the Congo competed in both the men's tournament and women's tournament. The women's team won the bronze medal in their tournament and the men's team was eliminated in the men's quarter finals by Morocco.
Judo
[edit]Eleven athletes competed in judo: Sarah Kafufula Bilengo, Corneille Boendo Mpak'Eangonda, Monica Bwanga Misenga, Dieu Ikoma Bokinda, Carole Imongo Kimberly, Prince Kosi Samuzu, Benny Mantota Mpaka and Bin Marco Mawesi.[6]
Prince Kosi Samuzu won one of the bronze medals in the men's 100 kg event.[7]
Karate
[edit]Democratic Republic of the Congo competed in karate.[8]
Swimming
[edit]Three swimmers represented in the country in the sport.[9]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
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| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Yves Munyu Kupiata | Men's 50 metre freestyle | 31.45 | ? | — | |
| Jonathan Sokimayi Mubikayi | Men's 50 metre freestyle | DSQ | — | ||
| Fabrice Mopama Sukasuka | Men's 100 metre breaststroke | DNS | — | ||
Table tennis
[edit]Ten athletes were scheduled to compete in table tennis.
Taekwondo
[edit]Thirteen athletes are scheduled to compete in Taekwondo. Flore Mbubu won the bronze medal in the Women's -46 kg event.[10]
Tennis
[edit]Six athletes were scheduled to compete in tennis.
Weightlifting
[edit]Four athletes were scheduled to compete in weightlifting.
Wrestling
[edit]In total eleven athletes represented the country in wrestling. Aron Mbo Isomi won bronze medals in the Men's Greco-Roman 97 kg and Men's Freestyle 97kg events.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ DRC at the African Games
- ^ "Christ Kanza Diasonama - Athlete Profile". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ^ "Badminton team profile: D.R. Congo". Rabat 2019. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ "Boxing Results Book" (PDF). 2019 African Games. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Fencing Results Book" (PDF). 2019 African Games. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Judo - Daily Competition Schedule". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "2019 African Games Judo Medalists". International Judo Federation. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Karate Results Book" (PDF). sportdata.org. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ "Swimming Results Book" (PDF). 2019 African Games. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Flore Mbubu - Athlete Profile". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 24 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "2019 African Games Wrestling Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2020.