1976 Central African Games

International multi-sport event I Central African Games Libreville, Gabon 11 1312 8 sports 30 June 1976 10 July 1976 1981 Luanda 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.Bell, Daniel (2003). Encyclopedia of International Games (Pg. 91). McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. 0-7864-1026-4.Jeux régionaux et sous-régionaux fr. Comite International Olympique (2012-11-29). Retrieved 2019-09-12. The competition was distinct from the 1953 Central African Games, which was contested in Zambia between East Central African countries. Sports Athletics Basketball Boxing Cycling Football (men only) Handball Judo Volleyball In the athletics programme, a total of 31 track and field events (19 for men, 12 for women) were held.Central African Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2019-09-13. 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.Coupe d'Afrique Centrale 1972/Jeux d'Afrique Centrale 1976-1987. RSSSF. Retrieved 2019-09-13. Participating nations CGO 1970 RWA 1962 References 1976 Category:International sports competitions hosted by Gabon Category:Sports competitions in Libreville Central African Games Central African Games Central African Games Category:June 1976 sports events in Africa Category:July 1976 sports events in Africa Category:20th century in Libreville