Niger at the 1968 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | NIG |
NOC | Nigerien Olympic and National Sports Committee |
in Mexico City | |
Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Niger competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
They fielded two boxers, both men.
Athlete | Event | First round | Second round | Third round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
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Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
Dary Dasuda | Bantamweight | L 1–4 | Did not advance | |||||
Issaka Dabore | Light welterweight | BYE | W 5–0 | L 1–4 | Did not advance |
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