· Para athletics
Keula Semedo reflects on the visibility created by Tokyo 2020
An IPC feature explored how Tokyo 2020 changed the public profile of Cape Verde sprinter Keula Semedo.
Read the archive reportNATIONAL STORIES · SHARED AMBITION
The Para sport story of Cape Verde.
Cape Verde achieved major international athletics milestones in consecutive seasons. Marcio Miguel Da Costa Fernandes won its first world athletics title in 2015, before Gracelino Tavares Barbosa secured its first Paralympic medal at Rio 2016. Later IPC coverage of sprinter Keula Semedo highlighted the visibility and personal connections generated by Paralympic participation, extending the national story beyond podium results.
Caironi lowers 100m world record to take Doha 2015 gold Cape Verde wins first Paralympic medal in history Wedding day set for Cape Verde’s most romantic couple following Tokyo 2020 proposal
Historical context is drawn from the linked IPC records. Dates and roles refer to the time of the original report.
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2015–2023Years represented in this collection
FROM THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Athletes, achievements and opportunity.
· Para athletics
Algeria and Morocco set world records on a landmark Tokyo morning
Skander Athmani, Safia Djelal and Abdeslam Hili secured gold during a strong African session at Tokyo 2020.
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· Para athletics
Barbosa wins Cape Verde’s first Paralympic medal
Gracelino Tavares Barbosa earned Cape Verde’s first Paralympic medal with bronze in the men’s 400m T20 at Rio 2016.
Read the archive reportYOUR NATIONAL CONNECTION
Para sport in Cape Verde.
Connect with the national organisation to ask about participation, athlete development, classification and representing your country.
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Discover & participate
Connect with your NPC to find an accessible club, a first training session or a local sport opportunity.
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Develop & progress
Build an athlete pathway through coaching, equipment access, classification information and competition.
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Compete & represent
Prepare for national and continental events, with entries coordinated by your NPC and the relevant federation.