Laos has taken part in a number of the Summer Olympic Games, but it has not sent athletes to the Winter Olympic Games. Laotian competitors have not yet earned an Olympic medal.
Overview
Laos typically fields small teams at the Summer Games, sending athletes to compete in events such as athletics and swimming among others. The country's presence at the Olympics has been modest in size and scope, and it remains without a podium finish.
National Olympic Committee
The National Olympic Committee of Lao was created in 1975 and received recognition from the International Olympic Committee in 1979. This organisation is responsible for selecting and preparing Laotian athletes for Olympic participation.