Mauritius competed at the 2017 World Games [1] in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 July 2017 to 30 July 2017.
| Mauritius at the World Games 2017 | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | MRI |
| in Wroclaw, Poland 20 July 2017 – 30 July 2017 | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| World Games appearances | |
| Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickboxing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Kickboxing
Mauritius has qualified at the 2017 World Games
Men's -81 kg -
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