Gabon at the 1972 Summer Olympics

Gabon competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany from August 26, 1972 to September 11, 1972.^[1] They sent one athlete, Joseph Mbouroukounda, who competed in boxing in the Men's Featherweight category.^[2]

Gabon at the 1972 Summer Olympics
IOC code	GAB
NOC	Comité Olympique Gabonais
in Munich
Competitors	1 (man) in 1 sport
Flag bearer	Matias Moussobou
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
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Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics

Men

Athlete	Event	1 Round	2 Round	3 Round	Quarterfinals	Semifinals	Final
		Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Opposition Result	Rank
Joseph Mbourokounda	Featherweight	Rudolf Vogel (SUI) L 2-3	did not advance