Shooting
Two male shooters will take part in three events. João Costa returns to the Olympics to compete in the same two events where he debuted in 2000. Manuel Silva also makes an Olympic comeback, in the trap event, sixteen years later. Both qualified as 2006 World Cup winners.
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
| João Costa | 10 m air pistol | 579 | 18 | Did not advance | |
| 50 m pistol | 549 | 33 | Did not advance | ||
| Manuel Silva | Trap | 111 | 27 | Did not advance | |
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