Djibouti at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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Djibouti competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, from July 27 to August 12, 2012. This was the nation's seventh appearance at the Olympics.
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Djibouti at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | DJI |
NOC | Comité National Olympique Djiboutien |
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Competitors | 5 in 4 sports |
Flag bearer (opening) | Zourah Ali |
Flag bearer (closing) | Yasmin Farah |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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Five athletes were selected to the team, competing in athletics, judo, swimming, and table tennis. This was the first Olympics that Djibouti participated in swimming and table tennis. Track runner Zourah Ali was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremonies, while table tennis player Yasmin Farah was the flag bearer for the closing ceremonies. Djibouti failed to win an Olympic medal at these Games, and have not won a medal since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.