Lebanon at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lebanon at the Olympics
IOC code	LBN
NOC	Lebanese Olympic Committee
Medals Ranked 125th	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 2 2 4
Summer appearances
1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winter appearances
1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1994–1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 2018

The Olympic Games are a huge international sports event. Athletes from all over the world compete. Lebanon has been a part of this exciting event for a long time.

The Lebanese Olympic Committee was created in 1947. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized it in 1948. This meant Lebanon could send its athletes to the Olympics.

Lebanon first competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Since then, they have participated in almost every Summer Olympic Games. They missed only one Summer Games in 1956. This was because they chose not to participate in protest of certain international events at the time. Lebanon has also competed in most Winter Olympic Games since 1948. They did not attend the Winter Games in 1994 and 1998.

Before officially competing, a group of Lebanese officials attended the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. This was a way for them to observe and learn about the Games.

Lebanese athletes have proudly won four Olympic medals. Three of these medals were in Greco-Roman wrestling. One medal was won in weightlifting.

In 2010, Lebanon also took part in the very first Youth Olympic Games. These games were held in Singapore.

Lebanon's Olympic Journey

Starting the Olympic Dream

Lebanon's journey in the Olympics began with great enthusiasm. The country wanted to show its athletic talent to the world. The Lebanese Olympic Committee worked hard to make this happen. They helped athletes train and prepare for the biggest sports stage.

Medals and Achievements

Lebanon has a proud history of winning medals in the Summer Olympics. While they have participated in many Winter Olympics, they have not yet won any medals in those games. Overall, Lebanese athletes have earned a total of four medals. These include two silver medals and two bronze medals. These achievements show the dedication and skill of Lebanese athletes.

Medals by Summer Sport

Lebanon's Olympic medals have come from two specific sports. These are wrestling and weightlifting. Athletes in these sports have trained hard to reach the podium.

Lebanese Olympic Medal Winners

Here are the amazing athletes who have won medals for Lebanon at the Olympic Games:

Medal	Name	Games	Sport	Event
2 Silver	Zakaria Chihab	1952 Helsinki	Wrestling	Men's Greco-Roman bantamweight
3 Bronze	Khalil Taha	1952 Helsinki	Wrestling	Men's Greco-Roman welterweight
2 Silver	Mohamed Traboulsi	1972 Munich	Weightlifting	Men's 75 kg
3 Bronze	Hassan Bechara	1980 Moscow	Wrestling	Men's Greco-Roman +100 kg

See also

In Spanish: Líbano en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

• List of flag bearers for Lebanon at the Olympics
• Sport in Lebanon