Sudan at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sudan at the Olympics
IOC code	SUD
NOC	Sudan Olympic Committee
Medals Ranked 134th	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 1 0 1
Summer appearances
1960 1964 1968 1972 1976–1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020

Sudan is a country in Africa. It first joined the Olympic Games in 1960. Since then, Sudanese athletes have competed in most Summer Olympic Games. They have never taken part in the Winter Olympic Games.

Ismail Ahmed Ismail made history for Sudan. He won the country's first Olympic medal. This happened in 2008. He earned a silver medal in the men's 800-meter race.

The group in charge of sports for Sudan is the Sudan Olympic Committee. It was started in 1956. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized it in 1959. This recognition means Sudan can send athletes to the Olympics.

Sudan's Olympic Journey

Sudan has participated in many Olympic Games. However, they have also missed some.

Games Sudan Missed

Sudan did not go to the 1964 Games in Tokyo, Japan. They also chose not to attend the 1976 Summer Olympics. Many African countries boycotted these games. Sudan also joined the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. These boycotts meant their athletes could not compete.

Medals Won by Year

This table shows how Sudan has done at each Summer Olympic Games. It lists the number of athletes and any medals won.

Games	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
1960 Rome	10	0	0	0	0	–
1964 Tokyo	did not participate
1968 Mexico City	5	0	0	0	0	–
1972 Munich	26	0	0	0	0	–
1976 Montreal	did not participate
1980 Moscow
1984 Los Angeles	5	0	0	0	0	–
1988 Seoul	8	0	0	0	0	–
1992 Barcelona	6	0	0	0	0	–
1996 Atlanta	4	0	0	0	0	–
2000 Sydney	3	0	0	0	0	-
2004 Athens	5	0	0	0	0	–
2008 Beijing	9	0	1	0	1	70
2012 London	6	0	0	0	0	–
2016 Rio de Janeiro	6	0	0	0	0	–
2020 Tokyo	5	0	0	0	0	–
2024 Paris	4	0	0	0	0	–
2028 Los Angeles	future event
Total		0	1	0	1	137

Medals by Sport

So far, Sudan has won one Olympic medal. This medal was in the sport of athletics.

Sudanese Olympic Medalists

Here is the list of the athlete who has won an Olympic medal for Sudan.

Medal	Name	Games	Sport	Event
2 Silver	Ismail Ahmed Ismail	2008 Beijing	Athletics	Men's 800 metres

More About Sudan at the Olympics

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

In Spanish: Sudán en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños