Kiribati at the 2012 Summer Olympics
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| Kiribati at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | KIR |
| NOC | Kiribati National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | David Katoatau |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Oceanic island nation of Kiribati competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, held from July 27 – August 12, 2012. This was the nation's third appearance at the Olympics.
Three athletes from Kiribati were selected to compete in the Olympics: two in athletics and one in weightlifting. Kiribati also planned to send two athletes to compete in boxing, but the nation failed to qualify.[1] Weightlifter David Katoatau, the oldest member of the delegation, reprised his role as national flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Kiribati has yet to win its first Olympic medal.
Kiribati had interest in Olympic participation in the 1980s, and the country later formed their National Olympic Committee (NOC) in 2002, which was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2003.[2]: 311 Kiribati's first Games was in 2004.[3] The 2012 Olympics were Kiribati's third Games. In past Games, I-Kiribatis have participated in weightlifting and athletics.[4]
David Katoatau was selected as Kiribati's opening ceremonies flag bearer for the second consecutive Olympics.[5] He was also the flag bearer for the closing ceremonies.[6] As of these Olympics, Kiribati has not won an Olympic medal.[4]
