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Vanuatu at the
Olympics
Flag of Vanuatu.svg
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
South Korea 1988 Seoul 4 0 0 0 0
Spain 1992 Barcelona 6 0 0 0 0
United States 1996 Atlanta 4 0 0 0 0
Australia 2000 Sydney 3 0 0 0 0
Greece 2004 Athens 2 0 0 0 0
China 2008 Beijing 3 0 0 0 0
United Kingdom 2012 London 5 0 0 0 0
Brazil 2016 Rio de Janeiro 4 0 0 0 0
Japan 2020 Tokyo 3 0 0 0 0
France 2024 Paris 6 0 0 0 0
United States 2028 Los Angeles future event
Total 0 0 0 0

See also

Kids robot.svg 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
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