Aruban Olympic Committee
Country/Region | Aruba |
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Code | ARU |
Created | 1985 |
Recognized | 1986 |
Continental Association | PASO |
Headquarters | Oranjestad |
President | Mr Edwin ROOS |
Secretary General | Ms Nicole HOEVERTSZ |
Website | http://www.olympicaruba.com/ |
The Aruban Olympic Committee (Papiamento: ComitĂ© OlĂmpico Arubano) was established in 1985 after Aruba separated from the Netherlands Antilles. Previously, Aruba was represented by the Netherlands Antilles Olympic Committee. It received recognition the following year from the International Olympic Committee.
Olympic competitions
Main article: Aruba at the Olympics
Aruba first competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and has participated in each Summer Olympic Games since then. Aruba has not competed in any Winter Olympic Games. Aruba has yet to win any Olympic medals.
References
External links
- Official website (Papiamento)
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