Congo at the 2003 All-Africa Games

The Republic of the Congo competed in the 2003 All-Africa Games held at the National Stadium in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. This was the eighth time that the country had competed in the Games since the Congo itself hosted the first in 1965. The country sent a substantial team which won six medals and came joint twenty-third in the medal table. Tatiana Bvegadz won a silver medal in judo. The team also received five bronze medals, including both individual and team accolades in karate.

Republic of the Congo at the
2003 All-Africa Games
IOC codeCGO
NOCComité Olympique Congolais
in Abuja
5 October 2003 (2003-10-05) – 17 October 2003 (2003-10-17)
Medals
Ranked 23rd
Gold
0
Silver
1
Bronze
5
Total
6
All-Africa Games appearances
  • 1965
  • 1973
  • 1978
  • 1987
  • 1991
  • 1995
  • 1999
  • 2003
  • 2007
  • 2011
  • 2015
  • 2019
  • 2023

Competitors

The Republic of the Congo entered 34 events, evenly distributed amongst the competitions for men and women.[1] Competitors included Michelle Banga Mondzoula and Roger Angouono Moke who competed in the Women's 100 and 200 metres and Men's 100 and 200 metres respectively. Olympians Devilert Arsene Kimbembe and David Nkoua joined Moke in the 100 metre relay.[2] In the team games, the women’s handball team qualified and reached fourth place.[3]

Medal summary

Republic of the Congo won six medals, a silver and five bronze medals, and was ranked joint twenty third in the final medal table alongside Mali and Zambia.[4]

Medal table
Sport GoldSilverBronze Total
Judo0112
Karate0022
Total0156

List of Medalists

Silver Medal
Medal Name Sport Event Date Ref
 SilverTatiana BvegadzJudoWomen +78 kg15 October 2003[5][6]

Bronze Medal
Medal Name Sport Event Date Ref
 BronzeBokoko Ngbo NgboJudoMen's 66 kg15 October 2003[5][6]
 BronzeWilver NgampikaKarateMen's Karate Up To 60 Kg16 October 2003[7][8]
 BronzeRepublic of CongoKarateMen's Team Kumite15 October 2003[7][8]

References
  1. "Number of Entries by Country". 8allafricagames.org. 2003. Archived from the original on 25 October 2003. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. "All Africa Games Abuja (Nigeria) 11-16 October 2003". africathle. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. Krastev, Todor (25 December 2019). "Women Handball VIII All Africa Games 2003 Abuja (NGR) 06-14.10 Winner Cameroon". Todor66. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  4. "All Africa Games > Abuja 2003 > Medal Table". bestsports. 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  5. "Medallists / Médaillés Judo / Judo". 8allafricagames.org. 2004. Archived from the original on 5 April 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  6. "8th All-Africa Games Schedule: Basketball". 8allafricagames.org. 2004. Archived from the original on 10 June 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  7. "Medallists / Médaillés Karate / Karate". 8allafricagames.org. 2004. Archived from the original on 19 April 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  8. "8th All-Africa Games Schedule: Karate". 8allafricagames.org. 2004. Archived from the original on 10 June 2004. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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