Mauritania at the Olympics facts for kids
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Mauritania is a country in Africa. It has been sending athletes to the Summer Olympic Games since 1984. Mauritanian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympics since then. However, they have not yet won any Olympic medals. Mauritania has also not yet competed in the Winter Olympic Games.
The group that helps Mauritanian athletes go to the Olympics is called the National Olympic Committee. It was formed in 1962. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized it in 1979. This recognition is important for a country to send athletes to the Olympics.
A special moment for Mauritania was when Fatou Dieng became their first female Olympian. She competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Mauritania's Olympic Journey
Mauritania first joined the Olympic Games in 1984. Since then, they have regularly sent athletes to the Summer Olympics. These athletes compete against the best in the world.
Summer Games Participation
Mauritania has taken part in many Summer Olympic Games. Each time, they send a small team of athletes. These athletes work hard to represent their country. Even though they haven't won medals, their participation shows great sportsmanship.
The country has sent athletes to the Summer Olympics in these years:
- 1984 Summer Olympics
- 1988 Summer Olympics
- 1992 Summer Olympics
- 1996 Summer Olympics
- 2000 Summer Olympics
- 2004 Summer Olympics
- 2008 Summer Olympics
- 2012 Summer Olympics
- 2016 Summer Olympics
- 2020 Summer Olympics
- 2024 Summer Olympics
No Winter Olympics Yet
Mauritania is a warm country. Because of this, it has not yet competed in any Winter Olympic Games. These games feature sports like skiing and ice skating.
See also
In Spanish: Mauritania en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños
- List of flag bearers for Mauritania at the Olympics
- Mauritania at the Paralympics
