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Belgium at the Olympics
Belgium has competed at most editions of the Olympic Games after making its first appearance at the 1900 Games. The nation was host to the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. The National Olympic Committee for Belgium was created and recognized in 1906.
Hosted Games
Belgium has hosted the Games on one occasion.
Medal tables
Medals by Summer Games
Medals by Winter Games
Medals by summer sport
Medals by winter sport
Medals by gender
List of medalists
Summer Olympics
Winter Olympics
Summary by sport
Aquatics
Diving
Swimming
Belgium's Olympic debut included one swimmer, who entered the men's 4000 metre freestyle and did not finish the first round (semifinals).
Water polo
Archery
Archery was one of the sports in which Belgium competed in the nation's first appearance in 1900. The Belgian archers took the gold medal in 3 of the 7 events in Paris, finishing with 7 medals total.
Boxing
Cycling
Belgium's debut in 1900 included one cyclist.
Equestrian
Belgium competed at the first equestrian events in 1900, winning gold medals in three of the five events.
Fencing
Belgium's Olympic debut in 1900 included five fencers, one of whom reached the final pool but who won no medals.
Field hockey
Belgium's Olympic debut was in 1920 as the host nation. They won the bronze medal. Their best result was the gold medal in 2020.
Football
Belgium's Olympic debut in 1900 included a men's football team, which is currently recognized as bronze medalists. The team's next appearance was as the host of the 1920 Games, at which the Belgian men won gold. Belgium competed again at the next two Games (1924 and 1928), but then did not appear again until 2008. That year, Belgium reached the semifinals but then lost twice to finish fourth. Belgium has not appeared at the Olympics in women's soccer.
Gymnastics
Artistic
Belgium's Olympic debut in 1900 included two gymnasts who competed in the men's individual all-around.
Rhythmic
Trampoline
Judo
Rowing
Belgium competed at the first Olympic rowing regatta in 1900; the Royal Club Nautique de Gand men's eight took silver.
Sailing
Shooting
Belgium debuted in shooting in 1900.
Sport climbing
Taekwando
Tennis
Weightlifting
Wrestling
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