Belgium at the Olympics

Belgium has taken part in most of the Olympic Games since it first joined in 1900. This means that Belgian athletes have been competing in the world’s biggest sports event for over a century.

In 1920, Belgium made history by hosting the Summer Olympics in the city of Antwerp. This was a special moment for the country, as it welcomed athletes from around the world to compete in its own city.

The National Olympic Committee for Belgium was set up in 1906. This group helps organize and support Belgian athletes who want to compete in the Olympic Games.

Hosted Games

Belgium has hosted the Olympic Games once.

Medal tables

See also: All-time Olympic Games medal table

Medals by Summer Games

  Host country

Medals by Winter Games

Medals overall

Medals by summer sport

Medals by winter sport

Medals by gender

List of medalists

Summer Olympics

One team’s gold medals were taken away because of rules about unfair advantages.

Winter Olympics

Summary by sport

Belgium first joined the Olympic Games in 1900. In their very first Games, Belgium had athletes in many sports. They had one swimmer, one cyclist, five fencers, and two gymnasts. Belgian archers won gold medals in three of the seven events that year.

Belgium also took part in the first equestrian events in 1900, winning gold in three of the five events. In 1920, Belgium hosted the Summer Olympics in Antwerp and won a bronze medal in field hockey that year. Their best field hockey result was winning gold in 2020.

In football, Belgium’s first Olympic team in 1900 is now recognized as winning a bronze medal. As hosts in 1920, the Belgian men won gold. Belgium did not return to Olympic football until 2008, where they reached the semifinals and finished fourth.

Belgium’s rowing team also began in 1900, with the Royal Club Nautique de Gand men's eight winning silver.