Burkina Faso competed at the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China, held from 28 July to 8 August 2023. The delegation consisted of two athletes (one man and one woman) competing in two sports: athletics and taekwondo. Burkina Faso did not win any medals at these Games.
Competitors
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Taekwondo | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Athletics
Fatimata Zoungrana represented Burkina Faso in women's field events.
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Rank | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatimata Zoungrana | Long jump | 5.20 m | 30 | Did not advance | — |
| Fatimata Zoungrana | Triple jump | Did not start | — | — | — |
Taekwondo
Faysal Sawadogo competed in the men's 80 kg division.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faysal Sawadogo | Men's 80 kg | Bye | Lost to Piątkowski (POL) 1–2 | Did not advance | — | — | — |
Summary
- IOC code: BUR
- Competitors: 2 (1 man, 1 woman)
- Medals: 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 0 Bronze (Total: 0)
- Sports contested: Athletics, Taekwondo
Burkina Faso has participated in multiple editions of the Summer World University Games, with appearances dating back to the early years of the event. At the 2021 edition, neither of its two athletes advanced beyond the qualification or first competitive rounds.
