1976 Central African Games

The 1976 Central African Games was the inaugural edition of the international multi-sport event between the nations of Central Africa. It was held from 30 June – 10 July 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. A total of eleven nations competed in eight sports over the eleven-day competition, with a total of 1312 athletes in attendance.[1][2]

I Central African Games
Host cityLibreville, Gabon
Nations participating11
Athletes participating1312
Events8 sports
Opening ceremony30 June 1976
Closing ceremony10 July 1976

The competition was distinct from the 1953 Central African Games, which was contested in Zambia between East Central African countries.[3]

Sports

In the athletics programme, a total of 31 track and field events (19 for men, 12 for women) were held.[3]

In the men's football final, held on 11 July at the Stade Omar Bongo before a crowd of 45,000, Cameroon defeated Republic of the Congo 3–2 through a goal by Roger Milla in the final minutes of extra time.[4]

Participating nations

References
  1. Bell, Daniel (2003). Encyclopedia of International Games (Pg. 91). McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. ISBN 0-7864-1026-4.
  2. Jeux régionaux et sous-régionaux (in French). Comite International Olympique (2012-11-29). Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  3. Central African Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  4. Coupe d'Afrique Centrale 1972/Jeux d'Afrique Centrale 1976-1987. RSSSF. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
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