Hong Kong at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hong Kong at the Olympics
Hong Kong SAR
IOC code	HKG
NOC	Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
Website
Medals Ranked 77th	Gold Silver Bronze Total 4 3 6 13
Summer appearances
1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winter appearances
2002 2006 2010 2014 2018

Hong Kong first joined the Olympic Games in 1952. Back then, it was a British colony. It competed under the name "Hong Kong" until 1996.

After 1997, Hong Kong became a special administrative region (SAR) of China. Since the 2000 Games, it has competed as "Hong Kong, China".

Hong Kong has sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games since 1952. The only exception was in 1980. They did not go to support the United States' boycott. Hong Kong has also competed in every Winter Olympic Games since 2002.

Hong Kong won its first Olympic medal and first gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Its second gold medal came at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Then, it won two more gold medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics. In total, Hong Kong has won four gold, three silver, and six bronze medals. The 2024 Games were their best performance yet, with two gold and two bronze medals.

Hong Kong's Olympic Journey

The very first Olympic athlete from Hong Kong was Yvonne Yeung. She competed in 1936 for the Republic of China. This was before Hong Kong had its own Olympic team.

Hong Kong's own Olympic Committee was started in 1950. It was first called the Amateur Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong. Today, it is known as the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially recognized Hong Kong's committee in 1951. This meant Hong Kong could compete separately from Great Britain.

Before 1997, if a Hong Kong athlete won a gold medal, the colonial flag of Hong Kong was raised. The British national anthem, "God Save the Queen," was played.

After the Handover

In 1997, Hong Kong became part of the People's Republic of China. After this, Hong Kong's Olympic Committee changed its name to "Hong Kong, China." Hong Kong still has its own Olympic Committee. This means it competes separately from mainland China at the Olympics.

When a Hong Kong athlete wins a gold medal today, the Hong Kong SAR flag is raised. The Chinese national anthem, "March of the Volunteers," is played. This is allowed under Hong Kong's special laws. These laws let Hong Kong manage its own sports and cultural activities with other countries and regions.

In 2008, Hong Kong even hosted some Olympic events. It was the site for the horse riding (equestrian) competitions during the Beijing Summer Olympics.

Medals Won at the Games

Hong Kong has won medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Here's a look at their performance over the years.

Medals by Summer Games

Hong Kong has won all its medals at the Summer Olympics.

Games	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
as  British Hong Kong
1952 Helsinki	4	0	0	0	0	-
1956 Melbourne	2	0	0	0	0	-
1960 Rome	4	0	0	0	0	-
1964 Tokyo	39	0	0	0	0	-
1968 Mexico City	11	0	0	0	0	-
1972 Munich	10	0	0	0	0	-
1976 Montreal	25	0	0	0	0	-
1980 Moscow	did not participate
1984 Los Angeles	47	0	0	0	0	-
1988 Seoul	48	0	0	0	0	-
1992 Barcelona	38	0	0	0	0	-
1996 Atlanta	23	1	0	0	1	49
as  Hong Kong
2000 Sydney	31	0	0	0	0	-
2004 Athens	32	0	1	0	1	65
2008 Beijing	34	0	0	0	0	-
2012 London	42	0	0	1	1	79
2016 Rio de Janeiro	37	0	0	0	0	-
2020 Tokyo	46	1	2	3	6	49
2024 Paris	36	2	0	2	4	37
2028 Los Angeles	future event
Total		4	3	6	13	77

Medals by Winter Games

Hong Kong has not yet won any medals at the Winter Olympics.

Games	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
2002 Salt Lake City	2	0	0	0	0	–
2006 Turin	1	0	0	0	0	–
2010 Vancouver	1	0	0	0	0	–
2014 Sochi	1	0	0	0	0	–
2018 Pyeongchang	1	0	0	0	0	–
2022 Beijing	3	0	0	0	0	–
2026 Milan/Cortina	future event
Total		0	0	0	0	-

Medals by Sport

Hong Kong athletes have won medals in several different sports.

List of Medallists

Here are the athletes who have won Olympic medals for Hong Kong.

Medal	Name	Games	Sport	Event
1 Gold	Lee Lai-shan	1996 Atlanta	Sailing	Women's sailboard (Mistral)
2 Silver	Ko Lai-chak Li Ching	2004 Athens	Table tennis	Men's doubles
3 Bronze	Lee Wai-sze	2012 London	Cycling	Women's keirin
1 Gold	Cheung Ka-long	2020 Tokyo	Fencing	Men's foil
2 Silver	rowspan="2" | Siobhán Haughey		Swimming	Women's 200 metre freestyle
2 Silver	Women's 100 metre freestyle
3 Bronze	Doo Hoi-kem Lee Ho-ching Minnie Soo Wai-yam		Table tennis	Women's team
3 Bronze	Grace Lau		Karate	Women's kata
3 Bronze	Lee Wai-sze		Cycling	Women's Sprint
1 Gold	Vivian Kong	2024 Paris	Fencing	Women's épée
1 Gold	Cheung Ka-long		Fencing	Men's foil
3 Bronze	Siobhán Haughey		Swimming	Women's 200 metre freestyle
3 Bronze				Women's 100 metre freestyle

Athletes with Multiple Medals

Some Hong Kong athletes have won more than one Olympic medal.

Athlete	Sport	Games	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
Siobhán Haughey	Swimming	2020, 2024	0	2	2	4
Cheung Ka-long	Fencing	2020, 2024	2	0	0	2
Lee Wai-sze	Cycling	2012, 2020	0	0	2	2

Training for Athletes

The Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) is a special center. It is funded by the government. The HKSI helps train top athletes and future Olympians in Hong Kong. They work hard to support athletes in many different sports.

After the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Hong Kong had its best results ever. They won six medals. This showed that the training and support for athletes were working well.

See also

In Spanish: Hong Kong en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

• List of flag bearers for Hong Kong at the Olympics
• Category:Olympic competitors for Hong Kong
• Hong Kong at the Paralympics
• Hong Kong at the Asian Games
• Hong Kong at the Commonwealth Games
• Tropical nations at the Winter Olympics