Honduras at the Olympics facts for kids
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Honduras is a country in Central America that loves sports! They have sent athletes to compete in the Summer Olympic Games eleven times. They also took part in the Winter Olympic Games once, in 1992.
Even though Honduras has competed many times, they have not yet won an Olympic medal. Their best result so far was in men's football at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The team played really well and reached the bronze medal match, but they lost to Nigeria with a score of 3-2.
The organization in charge of Olympic sports in Honduras is called the Comité Olímpico Hondureño. It was created in 1956 and was recognized by the IOC in the same year.
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Honduras at the Olympics
Honduras has a long history of participating in the Olympic Games. Athletes from Honduras compete against the best in the world, showing off their skills and national pride.
Summer Olympic Adventures
Honduras first joined the Summer Olympics in 1968. Since then, they have participated in most of the Summer Games, sending their athletes to compete in various sports. They did not participate in 1972 or 1980. Each time, their goal is to perform their best and represent their country with honor.
Winter Olympic Journey
The Winter Olympics are held on snow and ice. Honduras is a tropical country, so it's not common for them to have winter sports athletes. However, Honduras did send one athlete to the Winter Olympic Games in 1992. This was a special moment, showing that athletes from any country can try different sports. Honduras has not competed in the Winter Olympics since then.
Honduras's Best Olympic Moments
While Honduras has not won any medals yet, they have had some exciting moments. Their most notable achievement was in men's football at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Honduran football team played incredibly well, making it all the way to the semi-finals. They then played for the bronze medal but narrowly missed out. This performance was their highest finish in any Olympic event.
See also
In Spanish: Honduras en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños
- List of flag bearers for Honduras at the Olympics
- Tropical nations at the Winter Olympics
- Honduras at the Paralympics
