Does Madagascar participate in the Olympics?
Madagascar first entered the Olympic Games in 1964 and has sent athletes to every games apart from 1976 and 1988. Madagascar first entered the Olympic Games in 1964 and has sent athletes to every games apart from 1976 and 1988. The largest group the country ever sent to an Olympic games was 10 in 2000. They have never won a medal.Among the 161 NOCs which officially notified their intention to participate in the Olympics, Madagascar failed to send in an entry form by the closing date, thus, its athletes did not compete at the Games. According to the SLOOC, Madagascar did this in support of North Korea’s co-hosting request.
What sport is most popular in Madagascar?
Rugby union is the most popular sport in Madagascar, followed by football. Football is governed in the country by the Malagasy Football Federation. Rugby is considered the national sport of Madagascar. The governing body is the Madagascan Rugby Federation or Fédération Malagasy de Rugby.