| United Arab Emirates at the Olympics | |
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| IOC code | UAE |
| NOC | United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| Medals Ranked 113th |
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| Summer appearances | |
The United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee was formed in 1979. They were recognized by the IOC in 1980. The United Arab Emirates have competed in 11 Summer Olympic Games since its debut in 1984. The nation has participated for the first time at the Winter Olympic Games in 2026.
The United Arab Emirates won their first medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Greece. Sharpshooter HH Sheikh Ahmed Al-Maktoum clinched the top position in the men's double trap event.[1]
Sergiu Toma, a Moldovan-born judoka moved to the UAE after the 2012 Olympics, winning a bronze medal in judo for the UAE at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made history at the 2008 Beijing Olympics as the first woman to carry the UAE flag. Competing in women's taekwondo (welterweight), she placed 7th.[1]
Medal tables
Medals by Summer Games
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Los Angeles | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1988 Seoul | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1992 Barcelona | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1996 Atlanta | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2000 Sydney | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2004 Athens | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54 |
| 2008 Beijing | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2012 London | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2016 Rio de Janeiro | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 78 |
| 2020 Tokyo | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2024 Paris | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2028 Los Angeles | future event | |||||
| 2032 Brisbane | ||||||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 113 | |
Medals by Winter Games
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Milano Cortina | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2030 French Alps | future event | |||||
| 2034 Utah | ||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
Medals by summer sport
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shooting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Judo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (2 entries) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
List of medalists
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Ahmed Al Maktoum | 2004 Athens | Shooting | Men's double trap |
 Bronze | Sergiu Toma | 2016 Rio de Janeiro | Judo | Men's 81 kg |
See also
References
- "Creating A Legacy: All The Times Royals Represented The UAE At The Olympics". Grazia Middle East. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
External links
- "United Arab Emirates". International Olympic Committee. 27 July 2021.
- "United Arab Emirates". Olympedia.com.
- "Olympic Analytics/UAE". olympanalyt.com.