Sri Lanka at the Olympics facts for kids
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| IOC code | SRI | ||||||||
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka | ||||||||
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Sri Lanka first took part in the Olympic Games in 1948.
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Sri Lanka is SRI. In 1964, it was CEY for Ceylon.
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History
Teams took part in all Summer Olympic Games since then, but not the 1976 Games. Sri Lanka never took part in the Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Sri Lanka was formed in 1937 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee the same year. The nation was called Ceylon until 1972.
List of medalists
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
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 Silver |
Duncan White | 1948 London | Athletics | Men's 400 metre hurdles |
| Silver |
Susanthika Jayasinghe | 2000 Sydney | Athletics | Women's 200 metres |
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See also
In Spanish: Sri Lanka en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños
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