Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 African Games | |
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IOC code | GBS |
NOC | Guinea-Bissau Olympic Committee |
in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
Medals Ranked 41st |
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African Games appearances | |
Guinea-Bissau competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana. [1] [2]
Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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Bronze | Bacar N'Dum | Wrestling | Men's freestyle 74 kg | 11 March |
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