Malaya at the 1956 Summer Olympics
| Malaya at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | MAS (MAL used at these Games) |
| NOC | Olympic Council of Malaysia |
| Website | www |
| in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
| Competitors | 32 in 5 sports |
| Flag bearer | Tan Kim Bee |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| North Borneo (1956) | |
The Federation of Malaya competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. It was the first Olympic appearance by the nation, which later expanded and was renamed as Malaysia in 1963. 32 competitors, 31 men and 1 woman, took part in 13 events in 5 sports.