Portugal At The 1992 Summer Olympics
Portugal competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. 90 competitors, 68 men and 22 women, took part in 71 events in 14 sports.
These Olympics saw Portugal listing the biggest share of competitors in the athletics, but also debuting in the tennis and badminton events, recently elevated to Olympic sports, as with the women's judo. Portugal also participated in the roller hockey tournament (demonstration sport), as current world champions, but finishing just outside the podium.
Read more about Portugal At The 1992 Summer Olympics: Archery, Badminton, Canoeing, Equestrianism, Fencing, Gymnastics, Modern Pentathlon, Roller Hockey, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Tennis, Wrestling, Officials
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