Cape Verde at the Olympics facts for kids
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| NOC | Comité Olímpico Caboverdeano | ||||||||
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Cape Verde is a country made of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It has been sending its best athletes to the Summer Olympic Games since 1996. This means they have taken part in every Summer Olympics since then!
So far, no athletes from Cape Verde have competed in the Winter Olympic Games.
One sport that Cape Verde has always competed in since 1996 is the Men's Marathon. Their athletes have improved their ranking over the years. In 1996, they were 94th, then 67th in 2000, and their best was 48th in 2008. Other sports they often compete in include athletics and gymnastics.
Cape Verde made history at the 2024 Olympics! This is when they won their very first Olympic medal. Daniel Varela de Pina earned a bronze medal in Men’s Flyweight Boxing.
The official sports group for Cape Verde at the Olympics is called the Comité Olímpico Cabo-verdiano. It was started in 1989 and became officially recognized in 1993.
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Cape Verde at the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are a huge international sports event. Athletes from all over the world compete in many different sports. For Cape Verde, taking part in the Olympics is a big deal. It shows their athletes' hard work and talent on a global stage.
First Olympic Medal
Cape Verde celebrated a historic moment at the 2024 Summer Olympics. This was when they won their first-ever Olympic medal.
Daniel Varela de Pina became a national hero by winning the bronze medal. He competed in the Men's 51 kg boxing event. This achievement was a proud moment for the entire country.
Medal Winners
Here is a list of the athletes who have won medals for Cape Verde at the Olympic Games:
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Medal Count by Games
This table shows how many medals Cape Verde has won at each Summer Olympic Games.
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
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 1996 Atlanta |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2000 Sydney |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2004 Athens |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2008 Beijing |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2012 London |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2016 Rio de Janeiro |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2020 Tokyo |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
 2024 Paris |
7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 |
| 2028 Los Angeles |
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| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 151 | |
See also
- List of flag bearers for Cape Verde at the Olympics
- Cape Verde at the Paralympics
