| Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2020 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | COD |
| in Tokyo, Japan August 24, 2021 – September 5, 2021 | |
| Competitors | 2 (1 man and 1 woman) in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Democratic Republic of the Congo competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021. This was their third consecutive appearance at the Summer Paralympics since 2012.
The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games:
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Paulin Mayobom Mukendi | Shot put | ||
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Rosette Luyina Kiese | Shot put F57 | ||
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