| Mali at the 2004 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | MLI |
| NOC | Comité National Olympique et Sportif du Mali |
| in Athens | |
| Competitors | 23 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Kadiatou Camara [1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Mali competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.
Malian athletes have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard). [2] [3]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Ibrahima Maiga | 400 m hurdles | 50.63 | 6 | did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Kadiatou Camara | 200 m | 23.56 | 6 | did not advance | |||||
Mali men's national football team managed to qualify for the Olympics after winning a close final game against Cameroon, leaving them atop the group by just a single point. [4]
The following is the Malian squad in the men's football tournament of the 2004 Summer Olympics. [5]
Head coach: Cheick Oumar Kone
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | 2004 club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Fousseiny Tangara* | 12 June 1978 (aged 26) | 0 | 0 |  FC Mantes |
| 2 | MF | Mamadi Berthe | 17 January 1983 (aged 21) | 0 | 0 | Sedan |
| 3 | DF | Adama Tamboura | 18 May 1985 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 |  Djoliba AC |
| 4 | DF | Moussa Coulibaly | 15 September 1981 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 | AS Bamako |
| 5 | DF | Boubacar Koné | 21 August 1984 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 | AS Bamako |
| 6 | DF | Boucader Diallo | 14 September 1984 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 | Stade Malien |
| 7 | FW | Tenema N'Diaye | 13 February 1981 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 |  CS Sfaxien |
| 8 | MF | Abdou Traore | 5 August 1981 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Djoliba AC |
| 9 | MF | Rafan Sidibé | 12 March 1984 (aged 20) | 0 | 0 | Stade Malien |
| 10 | MF | Mintou Doucoure | 19 July 1982 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 | JS Centre Setif Keita |
| 11 | FW | Sédonoudé Abouta | 1 January 1981 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Djoliba AC |
| 12 | DF | Drissa Diakité | 18 February 1985 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 | Djoliba AC |
| 13 | FW | Dramane Traoré | 17 June 1982 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 |  Ismaily SC |
| 14 | DF | Mohamed Sissoko | 22 January 1985 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 |  Valencia |
| 15 | MF | Jimmy Kébé | 19 January 1984 (aged 20) | 0 | 0 | Lens |
| 16 | GK | Soumbeïla Diakité | 25 August 1984 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 | Stade Malien |
| 17 | FW | Mamadou Diallo | 17 April 1982 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 |  USM Alger |
| 18 | GK | Cheick Bathily | 10 October 1982 (aged 21) | 0 | 0 | Djoliba AC |
* Over-aged player.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 | Qualified for the quarterfinals |
| 2 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 5 | |
| 3 |  Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 |  Greece | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 1 |
One Malian judoka qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage 1 | Repechage 2 | Repechage 3 | Final / BM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Bourama Mariko | Men's −73 kg |  Baștea (ROM)L 0000–0210 | did not advance | |||||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| David Keita | 50 m freestyle | 29.96 | 79 | did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Mariam Pauline Keita | 100 m breaststroke | 1:30.40 | 46 | did not advance | |||
Greece was the host country for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, from 13 to 29 August 2004. As the progenitor nation and in keeping with tradition, Greek athletes have competed at every Summer Olympics in the modern era, alongside Australia, Great Britain, and Switzerland. The Hellenic Olympic Committee fielded a total of 426 athletes to the Games, 215 men and 211 women, and had achieved automatic qualification places in all sports, with the exception of men's and women's field hockey. It was also the nation's largest team ever in Summer Olympic history since the first modern Games were held in 1896.
Australia, the previous host of the 2000 Olympics at Sydney, competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece from 13 to 29 August 2004. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era. The Australian Olympic Committee sent a total of 470 athletes to the Games to compete in 29 sports.
Japan competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. Japanese athletes have competed at every Summer Olympic Games in the modern era since 1912 except for two editions; it was not invited to the 1948 Summer Olympics in London for its role in World War II, and was also part of the US-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The Japanese Olympic Committee sent a total of 306 athletes, 139 men and 167 women, to compete in 27 sports. For the first time in its Olympic history, Japan was represented by more female than male athletes.
Portugal competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. Portuguese athletes have competed at every Summer Olympic Games in the modern era since 1912. The Olympic Committee of Portugal sent the nation's second-largest team to the Games. A total of 81 athletes, 64 men and 17 women, were selected by the committee to participate in 15 sports. Men's football was the only team-based sport in which Portugal had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in badminton, canoeing, equestrian, artistic and trampoline gymnastics, triathlon, and wrestling, which made its official Olympic comeback after an eight-year absence.
Italy competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from the 13th to the 29th of August 2004. The country has competed at every Summer Olympic games in the modern era, except for the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis. The Italian National Olympic Committee sent the nation's largest ever delegation in history to the Games. A total of 364 athletes, 229 men and 135 women, competed in 27 sports.
Germany competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's fourth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics after its reunification in 1990. The German Olympic Sports Confederation sent the nation's second largest delegation to the Games since its reunification. A total of 441 athletes, 250 men and 191 women, competed in 27 sports, and were nominated by DOSB at four occasions.
Mexico competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's twentieth appearance at the Olympics, since its debut in 1900. Comité Olímpico Mexicano sent the nation's largest delegation to the Games since 1992. A total of 109 athletes, 59 men and 50 women, competed in 20 sports. Football was the only team-based sport in which Mexico had its representation in these Olympic Games. There was only a single competitor in fencing, shooting, and weightlifting.
South Korea competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's fourteenth appearance at the Olympics, attending every Summer Olympics held during the country's existence up to that point with the exception of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of its support for the United States-led boycott. The Korean Olympic Committee sent the nation's smallest delegation to the Games since 1992. A total of 264 athletes, 145 men and 119 women, competed in 25 sports.
Sweden competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This nation has competed at every Summer Olympic Games in the modern era, except for the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis. The Swedish Olympic Committee sent the nation's smallest team to the Games since the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. A total of 115 athletes, 62 men and 53 women, competed only in 20 different sports. Women's football was the only team-based sport in which Sweden had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in boxing, diving, artistic gymnastics, judo, modern pentathlon, and rowing.
Brazil competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's nineteenth appearance at the Summer Olympics, excluding the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. The Brazilian Olympic Committee sent the nation's largest ever delegation in history to the Games. A total of 243 athletes, 124 men and 119 women, competed in 24 sports.
Argentina competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's twenty-first appearance at the Olympic Games, except for three different editions. Argentina did not attend the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, because of its support for the United States-led boycott. The sailor Carlos Espínola was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. 152 competitors, 106 men and 46 women, took part in 86 events in 22 sports.
Paraguay competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's ninth appearance at the Olympics, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of its partial support to the United States boycott.
Nigeria competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's thirteenth appearance at the Olympics, except the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, because of the African boycott. Nigerian Olympic Committee sent a total of 72 athletes, 24 men and 48 women, to the Games to compete in 10 sports. For the first time in its Olympic history, Nigeria was represented by more female than male athletes. Women's basketball and women's football were the only team-based sports in which Nigeria had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in men's freestyle wrestling.
Ghana competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece from 13 to 29 August 2004.
Serbia and Montenegro competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. Previously known as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, this was the nation's third and last joint appearance at the Summer Olympics before Serbia and Montenegro became separated independent states in 2006. The Olympic Committee of Serbia and Montenegro sent a total of 85 athletes to the Games, 78 men and 7 women, to compete in 14 sports. Men's basketball, football, volleyball, and water polo were the only team-based sports in which Serbia and Montenegro had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in road cycling, judo, tennis, and wrestling.
Tunisia competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's eleventh appearance at the Olympics, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of its partial support to the United States boycott.
Iraq competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.
Morocco competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's eleventh appearance at the Olympics, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, because of its partial support to the United States boycott.
The men's football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held in Athens and four other cities in Greece from 11 to 28 August. The tournament featured 16 men's national teams from the six continental confederations. The 16 teams were drawn into four groups of four, in which each team would play each of the others once. At the end of the group stage, the top two teams advanced to the knockout stage, beginning with the quarter-finals and culminating with the final at Athens' Olympic Stadium on 28 August 2004.
The United States of America (USA) competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. 533 competitors, 279 men and 254 women, took part in 254 events in 31 sports.
