Belgium competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The Belgian Olympic Committee sent the nation’s largest delegation to the Games since 1976. A total of 119 athletes, 75 men and 44 women, competed in 16 sports.

When did Belgium compete at the 2012 Olympics?

Belgium competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The Belgian Olympic Committee sent the nation’s largest delegation to the Games since 1976. A total of 119 athletes, 75 men and 44 women, competed in 16 sports.

Where did the 2012 Summer Olympics take place?

The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom.

What sports did Belgium compete in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Tokyo?

There was only a single competitor in slalom canoeing, BMX cycling, equestrian dressage, rowing, shooting, table tennis, and weightlifting. Field hockey was the only team event in which Belgium was represented at these Olympic games.

What went wrong with the 2012 Olympic Village?

Difficulties experienced by developers Lend Lease in raising funds for the village (the single largest project in the 2012 scheme) resulted in the scale of the village being reduced by almost 25%. This was achieved predominantly by providing accommodation for London-based athletes only.

How many athletes did Belgium send to the Rio Olympics?

The Belgian Olympic Committee sent the nation’s largest delegation to the Games since 1976. A total of 119 athletes, 75 men and 44 women, competed in 16 sports. There was only a single competitor in slalom canoeing, BMX cycling, equestrian dressage, rowing, shooting, table tennis, and weightlifting.

Who is the first Belgian athlete to compete in seven Olympic Games?

Table tennis player and multiple-time world champion Jean-Michel Saive became the first Belgian athlete to compete in seven Olympic games.