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Malaysia at the Olympics

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Malaysia at the
Olympics
IOC codeMAS
NOCOlympic Council of Malaysia
Websitewww.olympic.org.my (in English)
Medals
Ranked 119th
Gold
0
Silver
8
Bronze
7
Total
15
Summer appearances
Winter appearances
Other related appearances
 North Borneo (1956)

Malaysia first participated at the Olympic Games in 1956, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except when Malaysia participated in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1][2] The nation made its debut at the Winter Olympic Games in 2018.[3]

The Federation of Malaya Olympic Council, the forerunner to the Olympic Council of Malaysia, was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1954.[4] The Federation of Malaya (now the states comprising West Malaysia) competed as Malaya (MAL) in the 1956 and 1960 Games. The present day state of Sabah sent an independent team to the 1956 Games as North Borneo,[5][6] and Singapore also competed at the Olympics from 1948 to 1960.[7] After these British colonies federated to form an independent Malaysia in 1963, the nation competed under that name for the first time at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[8][9] Malaysia would inherit Malaya's code MAL until 1988 when it started competing under its present code MAS. Singapore would subsequently regain independence from Malaysia in 1965 and compete once again as Singapore from 1968 onwards.

Malaysian athletes have won a total of 15 Olympic medals, 11 in badminton, 2 in diving and 2 in cycling. The first Malaysian Olympians to win Olympic medals were two of the Sidek brothers, Jalani Sidek and Razif Sidek back in the 1992 Summer Olympics.[10][11] No Malaysian athlete has ever won a gold medal, making Malaysia the country that has won the most Olympic medals without earning gold.[12]

Malaysian athletes first competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics and a female athlete first competed for Malaysia at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Malaysia has competed in alpine skiing and figure skating.[3][13]

Timeline of participation

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Olympic Year/sTeams
1948–1952 Singapore (SIN)
1956 Malaya (MAL) North Borneo
1960 Singapore (SIN)
1964 Malaysia (MAL)
1968–1988 Singapore (SIN) Malaysia (MAL)
1992–2016 Malaysia (MAS)
2020–present Singapore (SGP)

Medal tables

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List of medalists

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Medal Name Games Sport Event
 BronzeRazif Sidek
Jalani Sidek		1992 Barcelona BadmintonMen's doubles
 SilverCheah Soon Kit
Yap Kim Hock		1996 Atlanta BadmintonMen's doubles
 BronzeRashid Sidek1996 Atlanta BadmintonMen's singles
 SilverLee Chong Wei2008 Beijing BadmintonMen's singles
 SilverLee Chong Wei2012 London BadmintonMen's singles
 BronzePandelela Rinong2012 London DivingWomen's 10 metre platform
 SilverLee Chong Wei2016 Rio de Janeiro BadmintonMen's singles
 SilverGoh V Shem
Tan Wee Kiong		2016 Rio de Janeiro BadmintonMen's doubles
 SilverChan Peng Soon
Goh Liu Ying		2016 Rio de Janeiro BadmintonMixed doubles
 SilverCheong Jun Hoong
Pandelela Rinong		2016 Rio de Janeiro DivingWomen's synchronised 10 metre platform
 BronzeAzizulhasni Awang2016 Rio de Janeiro CyclingMen's keirin
 SilverAzizulhasni Awang2020 Tokyo CyclingMen's keirin
 BronzeAaron Chia
Soh Wooi Yik		2020 Tokyo BadmintonMen's doubles
 BronzeAaron Chia
Soh Wooi Yik		2024 Paris BadmintonMen's doubles
 BronzeLee Zii Jia2024 Paris BadmintonMen's singles

Demonstration sports medalists

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The following are medalists in official demonstration sports in the Summer Olympic Games.

Medals gained from demonstration sports
Medal Name Games Sport Event
 SilverNg Boon Bee
Punch Gunalan		1972 Munich BadmintonMen's doubles
 BronzeHii King Hung1992 Barcelona TaekwondoBantamweight (47–51 kg)
 SilverLim Yew Fai2008 Beijing WushuMen's Jianshu / Qiangshu
 SilverChai Fong Ying2008 Beijing WushuMen's Taijiquan / Taijijian
 BronzePui Fook Chien2008 Beijing WushuMen's Nanquan / Nangun
 BronzeChai Fong Wei2008 Beijing WushuWomen's Daoshu / Gunshu
 BronzeDiana Bong Siong Lin2008 Beijing WushuWomen's Nanquan / Nandao

Medals by individual

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According to official data of the International Olympic Committee. This is a list of people who have won two or more Olympic medals for Malaysia.

Athlete Sport Years Games Gender 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Total
Lee Chong Wei Badminton 2008–2016SummerMen0303
Pandelela Rinong Diving 2012–2016SummerWomen0112
Azizulhasni Awang Cycling 2016–2020SummerMen0112
Aaron Chia Badminton 2020–2024SummerMen0022
Soh Wooi Yik Badminton 2020–2024SummerMen0022
  • People in bold are still active competitors.

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "The Olympic Boycott, 1980". United States Department of State. 8 May 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Leam Seng, Alan Teh (2 August 2021). "Celebrating our past Olympic glory". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. 1 2 Tanaka, Yukifumi (23 August 2021). "Look to the Past: Malaysia's Winter Olympic Debut". Olympics.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "Overview & History". Olympic Council of Malaysia.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ Oh, GL (7 August 2021). "Sabah participated in the Olympics – as North Borneo". Daily Express. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  6. ↑ Afifah, Nur (27 July 2021). "Tahukah Anda Bahawa Sabah Pernah Menyertai Temasya Sukan Olimpik Sebagai Sebuah Negara?" [Did You Know That Sabah Once Participated In The Olympics As A Nation?] (in Malay). ILoveBorneo.my. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Us Versus The World: A Throwback Of Singaporeans Who Have Made Us Proud At The Olympics". Vulcan Post. 16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Malaysian athletes at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics*". Olympian Database. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  9. ↑ Kor, Justin (24 July 2019). "When Singapore marched as Malaysia". Singapore Olympics. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  10. ↑ De Silva, Joash Ee (27 November 2019). "Lessons from the Sidek legacy". The Star. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Chong Wei LEE". Olympics.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  12. ↑ "All-Time Olympic Games Medal Tally Analysis".
  13. ↑ "Alpine Skiing: Malaysian 'Ice Tiger' Aruwin Salehhuddin on the untapped power of Southeast Asia - "We can do so much more"". Olympics.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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