Zambia at the Olympics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zambia at the Olympics
IOC code	ZAM
NOC	National Olympic Committee of Zambia
Medals Ranked 129th	Gold Silver Bronze Total 0 1 2 3
Summer appearances
1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Other related appearances
Rhodesia (1960)

Zambia first joined the Olympic Games in 1968 under its current name. Since then, it has taken part in almost every Summer Olympic Games. The only time it missed was in 1976. Before 1968, Zambia competed under different names. In 1964, it was known as Northern Rhodesia. In 1960, it competed as Rhodesia. Zambia has never sent athletes to the Winter Olympic Games.

Zambian athletes have proudly won three medals in three different sports. The first medal was a bronze. Boxer Keith Mwila won it in 1984 at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He competed in the light flyweight boxing category. Twelve years later, in 1996, Samuel Matete won a silver medal. He earned it in the men's 400 metres hurdles race. The third medal was a bronze. Muzala Samukonga won it in the men's 400 metres sprint at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) helps organize sports in the country. It was created in 1951. The International Olympic Committee officially recognized it in 1963.

Olympic Medals for Zambia

Zambia has won three medals at the Summer Olympics. These medals show the hard work and talent of Zambian athletes.

Medals by Sport

Zambia's medals have come from two different sports. Athletics and boxing are where they have shined.

Zambian Medal Winners

Here are the amazing athletes who have won Olympic medals for Zambia:

Medal	Name	Games	Sport	Event
2 Silver	Matete, SamuelSamuel Matete	1996 Atlanta	Athletics	Men's 400 metres hurdles
3 Bronze	Mwila, KeithKeith Mwila	1984 Los Angeles	Boxing	Light flyweight (–48 kg)
3 Bronze	Samukonga, MuzalaMuzala Samukonga	2024 Paris	Athletics	400 meters

See also

In Spanish: Zambia en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños

• Zambia at the Paralympics
• List of flag bearers for Zambia at the Olympics