Zaire at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Zaire, now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo, took part in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States. This was the first time the nation had competed in the Olympic Games in 16 years, since it last appeared as Congo-Kinshasa. The Olympics is a big event where athletes from all over the world come together to compete in many different sports. For Zaire, this was an important moment to show their athletes and support the spirit of the Games.

Results by event

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Men's 5,000 metres

• Masini Situ-Kumbanga
• Heat — 15:02.52 (→ did not advance)

Men's Marathon

• Masini Situ-Kumbanga — did not finish (→ no ranking)

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg)

• Lutuma Diabateza
• First Round — Lost to José Rodríguez (PUR), 0:5

Men's Bantamweight (– 54 kg)

• Tshoza Mukuta
• First Round — Bye
• Second Round — Lost to Pedro Ruben Decima (ARG), 0:5

Men's Lightweight (– 60 kg)

• André Kimbu Mboma
• First Round — Bye
• Second Round — Lost to Gordon Carew (GUY), 0:5

Men's Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg)

• Muenge Kafuanka
• First Round — Lost to Jorge Maysonet (PUR), RSC-1

Men's Welterweight (– 67 kg)

• Kitenge Kitangawa
• First Round — Bye
• Second Round — Defeated Lefa Tsapi (LES), RSC-1
• Third Round — Lost to Dwight Frazier (JAM), 2:3

Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)

• Fubulume Inyama
• First Round — Bye
• Second Round — Lost to Elone Lutui (TNG), 1:4