Pakistan at the Olympics facts for kids
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IOC code | PAK | ||||||||
NOC | Pakistan Olympic Association | ||||||||
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Pakistan at the Olympics is a history which includes 17 games in 13 countries and 300+ athletes. Since 1948, Pakistan has contributed to the growth of the "Olympic Movement".
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Pakistan is PAK.
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History
The Pakistan National Olympic Committee was formed in 1948. It was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1948.
Pakistan's team first competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Pakistan's first time in the Winter Olympic Games was at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
Medalists
Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
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Silver | National team | 1956 Melbourne | Field hockey | Men's competition |
Gold | National team | 1960 Rome | Field hockey | Men's competition |
Bronze | Mohammad Bashir | 1960 Rome | Wrestling | Men's freestyle welterweight |
Silver | National team | 1964 Tokyo | Field hockey | Men's competition |
Gold | National team | 1968 Mexico | Field hockey | Men's competition |
Silver | National team | 1972 Munich | Field hockey | Men's competition |
Bronze | National team | 1976 Montreal | Field hockey | Men's competition |
Gold | National team | 1984 Los Angeles | Field hockey | Men's competition |
Bronze | Syed Hussain Shah | 1988 Seoul | Boxing | Men's middleweight |
Bronze | National team | 1992 Barcelona | Field hockey | Men's competition |
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See also
In Spanish: Pakistán en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños
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