Malta at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Malta at the Olympics
IOC code	MLT
NOC	Malta Olympic Committee
Medals	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 0 0 0
Summer appearances
1928 1932 1936 1948 1952–1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winter appearances
2014 2018

Malta is a small island country that loves sports! They have sent athletes to the Summer Olympic Games 17 times and to the Winter Olympic Games 3 times. Even though they haven't won an Olympic medal yet, their athletes always try their best!

As of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games, no Maltese athlete has won an Olympic medal. However, a shooter named William Chetcuti came very close. He is a world-class athlete who almost reached the final in Double Trap shooting in 2004, 2008, and 2012. In 2004 and 2008, he was tied for 6th place, which would have put him in the final, but he lost in a tie-breaker.

Elise Pellegrin made history for Malta. She was the first athlete to represent the country at the Winter Olympics. This happened at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Before her, Malta was the only country in the European Olympic Committees that had not participated in the Winter Olympics.

The Maltese Olympic Committee was created in 1928. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially recognized it in 1936.

Malta's Olympic Medals

Malta has not yet won any Olympic medals. However, their athletes continue to compete and strive for success.

Summer Games Medals

Malta has participated in many Summer Olympic Games. Here's a look at their journey:

• 1928-1960 As Crown Colony of Malta

Games	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
1928 Amsterdam	9	0	0	0	0	–
1932 Los Angeles	did not participate
1936 Berlin	11	0	0	0	0	–
1948 London	1	0	0	0	0	–
1952 Helsinki	did not participate
1956 Melbourne
1960 Rome	10	0	0	0	0	–
1964 Tokyo	did not participate
1968 Mexico City	1	0	0	0	0	–
1972 Munich	5	0	0	0	0	–
1976 Montreal	did not participate
1980 Moscow	8	0	0	0	0	–
1984 Los Angeles	7	0	0	0	0	–
1988 Seoul	6	0	0	0	0	–
1992 Barcelona	6	0	0	0	0	–
1996 Atlanta	7	0	0	0	0	–
2000 Sydney	7	0	0	0	0	–
2004 Athens	7	0	0	0	0	–
2008 Beijing	6	0	0	0	0	–
2012 London	5	0	0	0	0	–
2016 Rio de Janeiro	7	0	0	0	0	–
2020 Tokyo	6	0	0	0	0	–
2024 Paris	5	0	0	0	0	–
2028 Los Angeles	future event
Total		0	0	0	0	–

Winter Games Medals

Malta started participating in the Winter Olympics more recently. Here's how they've done:

Games	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
2014 Sochi	1	0	0	0	0	–
2018 Pyeongchang	1	0	0	0	0	–
2022 Beijing	1	0	0	0	0	-
2026 Milan/Cortina	future event
Total		0	0	0	0	–

See also

In Spanish: Malta en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

• List of flag bearers for Malta at the Olympics
• Category:Olympic competitors for Malta
• Malta at the Paralympics