Vanuatu at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vanuatu at the Olympics
IOC code	VAN
NOC	Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee
Medals	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 0 0 0
Summer appearances
1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020

Vanuatu is a country in the Pacific Ocean. It has been part of the Olympic Games for many years. Athletes from Vanuatu compete against others from all over the world. They show their skills in different sports.

Vanuatu at the Olympic Games

Joining the Olympic Family

The group that helps Vanuatu's athletes is called the Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee. This group was started in 1987. In the same year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially recognized them. The IOC is the main organization that runs the Olympic Games.

Summer Games Appearances

Vanuatu first sent athletes to the Olympic Games in 1988. This was for the Summer Olympic Games. Since then, Vanuatu has sent athletes to every Summer Olympics. They have never taken part in the Winter Olympic Games.

Up to the 2020 Summer Olympics, which happened in Tokyo, Vanuatu had sent 34 athletes in total.

Medal Count

As of 2021, no athlete from Vanuatu has won an Olympic medal. This means they have not won any gold, silver, or bronze medals yet.

Looking at the Games' Results

The table below shows how Vanuatu has performed at each Summer Olympic Games. It lists the number of athletes and the medals won.

Games	Athletes	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total	Rank
1988 Seoul	4	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	2	0	0	0	0	–
2008 Beijing	3	0	0	0	0	–
2012 London	5	0	0	0	0	–
2016 Rio de Janeiro	4	0	0	0	0	–
2020 Tokyo	3	0	0	0	0	–
2024 Paris	6	0	0	0	0	–
2028 Los Angeles	future event
Total		0	0	0	0	–

See also

In Spanish: Vanuatu en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

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