| Togo at the 2019 African Beach Games | |
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| IOC code | TOG |
| in Sal, Cape Verde 14 June 2019 – 23 June 2019 | |
| Medals Ranked 12th |
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| African Beach Games appearances | |
Togo competed at the inaugural African Beach Games in Sal, Cape Verde from 14 to 23 June 2019. In total, athletes representing Togo won two silver medals and the country finished in 12th place in the medal table. [1]
| Medals by sport | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport |  |  |  | Total |
| 3×3 basketball | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Beach handball | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Adjovi Tossou Afanwoubo Rachel Ndukue Samiya Pindra Aku Afetse | 3×3 basketball | Women's team |
| Silver | Abdoula Modi Komi Djokpe Ayavi Ayivi Mawuko Ayenou Yaou Adjinda Aduayi Aduayu-Akue Aboudou Gado Kossi Tchassanti Ayao Boboloe | Beach handball | Men's team |
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