Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2019 African Games

Democratic Republic of the Congo at the
2019 African Games
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
IOC codeCOD
NOCComité Olympique Congolais
in Rabat, Morocco
19 August 2019 (2019-08-19) – 31 August 2019 (2019-08-31)
Competitors164 (104 men and 60 women) in 17 sports
Medals
Ranked 27th
Gold
0
Silver
2
Bronze
10
Total
12
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

Medal table

Archery

Main article: Archery at the 2019 African Games

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

Main article: Athletics at the 2019 African Games

In total eight athletes competed in athletics.

Badminton

Main article: Badminton at the 2019 African Games

Six athletes were scheduled to compete in badminton.[3]

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 2019 African Games

Democratic Republic of the Congo competed in boxing.[4]

Cycling

Main article: Cycling at the 2019 African Games

The Democratic Republic of the Congo had six athletes who competed in cycling.

Fencing

Main article: Fencing at the 2019 African Games

Jeanne Frebault won one of the bronze medals in the women's sabre event.[5]

Handball

Main article: Handball at the 2019 African Games

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

Main article: Judo at the 2019 African Games

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

Main article: Karate at the 2019 African Games

Democratic Republic of the Congo competed in karate.[8]

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2019 African Games

Three swimmers represented in the country in the sport.[9]

Athlete Event Heat Final
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

Main article: Table tennis at the 2019 African Games

Ten athletes were scheduled to compete in table tennis.

Taekwondo

Main article: Taekwondo at the 2019 African Games

Thirteen athletes are scheduled to compete in Taekwondo. Flore Mbubu won the bronze medal in the Women's -46 kg event.[10]

Tennis

Main article: Tennis at the 2019 African Games

Six athletes were scheduled to compete in tennis.

Weightlifting

Main article: Weightlifting at the 2019 African Games

Four athletes were scheduled to compete in weightlifting.

Wrestling

Main article: Wrestling at the 2019 African Games

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

  1. ^ DRC at the African Games
  2. ^ "Christ Kanza Diasonama - Athlete Profile". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Badminton team profile: D.R. Congo". Rabat 2019. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Boxing Results Book" (PDF). 2019 African Games. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Fencing Results Book" (PDF). 2019 African Games. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Judo - Daily Competition Schedule". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  7. ^ "2019 African Games Judo Medalists". International Judo Federation. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Karate Results Book" (PDF). sportdata.org. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Swimming Results Book" (PDF). 2019 African Games. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Flore Mbubu - Athlete Profile". 2019 African Games. Archived from the original on 24 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  11. ^ "2019 African Games Wrestling Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2020.