| Angola at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | ANG |
| NPC | Comité Paralímpico Angolano |
| in Beijing | |
| Competitors | 5 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Jose Armando Sayovo |
| Medals Ranked 54th |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Angola sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China.[1] The country was represented by five athletes, all competing in track and field.[2]
About 10% of Angola's population is reportedly disabled, following the Angolan Civil War.[3]
- ^ "Paralympic Games team in Beijing"[permanent dead link], Chronicle, September 1, 2008
- ^ "Le Secrétaire général du comité paralympique angolais à Pékin" Archived 2011-05-20 at the Wayback Machine, Agencia AngolaPress, August 21, 2008
- ^ "Angolan voters' views", BBC, September 5, 2008