Cape Verde competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics which were held in London , United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012 . The country 's participation at London marked its fifth appearance in the Summer Olympics since its debut in 1996 . The delegation included Ruben Sança , a long-distance runner ; Lidiane Lopes , a sprinter ; and Adysângela Moniz , a judoka . Moniz and Sança were also selected as the flag bearers for the opening and closing ceremonies respectively . Of the three Cape Verdean athletes , only Moniz progressed further than the first round
closing ceremonies
2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Cape Verde at the 2012 Summer Olympics