Vietnam at the Olympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vietnam at theOlympics |
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IOC code | VIE | ||||||||
NOC | Vietnam Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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Vietnam was first in the Olympic Games in 1952 as State of Vietnam. After the Partition of Vietnam only the Republic of Vietnam competed from 1956 to 1972. They became the Socialist Republic of Vietnam beginning in1980. They have never been in the Winter Olympics.
The Vietnam Olympic Committee was formed in 1976 and recognized by the IOC in 1979.
Medalists
Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
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Silver | Trần Hiếu Ngân | 2000 Sydney | Taekwondo | Women's 57 kg event. |
Silver | Hoàng Anh Tuấn | 2008 Beijing | Weightlifting | Men's 56 kg event. |
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See also
In Spanish: Vietnam en los Juegos Olímpicos para niños
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