I Central African GamesHost city | Libreville, Gabon |
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Nations | 11 |
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Athletes | 1312 |
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Events | 8 sports |
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Opening | 30 June 1976 |
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Closing | 10 July 1976 |
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The 1976 Central African Games was the inaugural edition of the international multi-sport event between the nations of Central Africa. It was held from 30 June – 10 July 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. A total of eleven nations competed in eight sports over the eleven-day competition, with a total of 1312 athletes in attendance.[1][2]
The competition was distinct from the 1953 Central African Games, which was contested in Zambia between East Central African countries.[3]
Sports
In the athletics programme, a total of 31 track and field events (19 for men, 12 for women) were held.[3]
In the men's football final, held on 11 July at the Stade Omar Bongo before a crowd of 45,000, Cameroon defeated Republic of the Congo 3–2 through a goal by Roger Milla in the final minutes of extra time.[4]
Participating nations
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