chad

Chad, a landlocked nation in Central Africa, possesses a rich sporting heritage and a roster of exceptional athletes.

Among its national heroes are basketball sensation Joel Embiid, a prominent figure in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, and swimmer Youssouf Hissène, who secured a prestigious bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Chad’s sporting prowess extends to football, with the national team earning qualifications for the African Cup of Nations in 2014 and 2018, alongside their victory in the Central African Football Federation Cup in 2017.

The nation’s contributions to track and field include sprinter Moussa Adamou’s bronze medal in the 200m at the 2011 All-Africa Games and long-distance runner Souleymane Habib’s gold medal in the 10,000m at the same event.

Chad’s athletic success extends to judo, wrestling, and boxing, marked by accolades such as a judo bronze medal and wrestling gold medal at the 2011 All-Africa Games, as well as a boxing bronze medal at the same event.

These achievements underscore Chad’s diverse sporting excellence and its significant impact on the global sports stage.