Congo at the Olympics facts for kids
Congo at the Olympics is about how athletes from the Republic of the Congo have competed in the Olympic Games. They first joined the "Olympic Movement" in 1964. Since then, over 60 athletes have represented Congo in 11 games across 10 different countries.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) uses a special short code for each country. For Congo, this official code is CCGO.
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Congo's Olympic Journey
Every country has a special group that helps its athletes go to the Olympics. For Congo, this group is called the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Congolais. It was created in 1964. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially recognized it in the same year.
First Games and Missed Chances
The Republic of the Congo, competing as Congo, first took part in the Olympic Games in 1964. This was an exciting moment for the country.
However, Congo's athletes did not compete in the 1968 Summer Olympics. They also joined many other African nations in a boycott of the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Winter Olympics Participation
Congo has only ever competed in the Summer Olympic Games. Athletes from Congo have never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
Olympic Medals for Congo
As of 2012, no athlete from Congo has won an Olympic medal. The country continues to send its best athletes to compete.
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