164 Belgian athletes set to compete in the Paris Olympics, a new record!
Belgium's largest delegation of athletes since the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics has arrived in Paris. There are 82 women and 82 men!
Focus on Belgium is thrilled to introduce the athletes who will represent Belgium across various disciplines during this 33rd Olympiad, held in Paris from 26 July to 11 August 2024. The disciplines include:
Athletics - Hockey & Basketball - Equestrian - Tennis, Badminton & Weightlifting - Cycling - Judo & Taekwondo - Climbing & Fencing - Triathlon - Table Tennis & Golf - Rowing & Canoeing - Swimming - Gymnastics - Sailing - Boxing
At the previous Games in Tokyo in 2021, the Belgian delegation achieved its best performance in the past 100 years. With seven podium finishes, Belgium secured 29th position in the medal rankings. Additionally, 69 of the 123 athletes, competing in individual or team events, placed within the top eight of their respective competitions.
There's no doubt that Belgian athletes will strive to shine brightly in the City of Light, embodying the values of the Olympic ideal. After all, as the saying goes "it's the taking part that counts."