| Madagascar at the 2003 All-Africa Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | MAD |
| NOC | Comité Olympique Malgache |
| in Abuja 5 October 2003 – 17 October 2003 | |
| Medals |
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| All-Africa Games appearances | |
| Youth appearances | |
Madagascar competed in the 2003 All-Africa Games held at the National Stadium in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.
Madagascar won six medals, three gold and three bronze. [1]
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Joseph-Berlioz Randriamihaja | Athletics | Men's 110 m hurdles | [2] | |
| Clarisse Rasoarizay | Athletics | Women's marathon | [2] | |
| Toky Razafindrakoto | Karate | Women's Individual Kata | [3] | |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Naina Ravaoarisoa | Judo | Women's 52 kg | [ citation needed ] | |
| Rudy Razafarisom | Karate | Men's Individual Kata | [3] | |
| Josiane Soloniaina | Wrestling | Women's 59 kg | [ citation needed ] | |
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