Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2019 African Games
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.
| Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2019 African Games | |
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 Flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 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) | |
Medal summary
Medal table
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Archery
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
In total eight athletes competed in athletics.
Badminton
Six athletes are scheduled to compete in badminton.[3]
Boxing
Fourteen athletes are scheduled to compete in boxing.
Cycling
Six athletes are scheduled to compete in cycling.
Fencing
Seven athletes are scheduled to compete in fencing.
Handball
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
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.[4]
Karate
Six athletes are scheduled to compete in karate.
Swimming
Three swimmers represented in the country in the sport.
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
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| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Yves Munyu Kupiata | Men's 50 metre freestyle | 31.45 | ? | N/A | |
| Jonathan Sokimayi Mubikayi | Men's 50 metre freestyle | DSQ | N/A | ||
| Fabrice Mopama Sukasuka | Men's 100 metre breaststroke | DNS | N/A | ||
Table tennis
Ten athletes are scheduled to compete in table tennis.
Taekwondo
Thirteen athletes are scheduled to compete in Taekwondo. Flore Mbubu won the bronze medal in the Women's -46 kg event.[5]
Tennis
Six athletes are scheduled to compete in tennis.
Weightlifting
Four athletes are scheduled to compete in weightlifting.
Wrestling
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.
References
- 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. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- "Judo - Daily Competition Schedule". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- "Flore Mbubu - Athlete Profile". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 24 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.