Burma competed at the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...

in Melbourne,

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. As a partial support to the Dutch-led boycott, Burmese athletes under the Olympic flag instead of the national flag.

Athletics

;Men ;Track & road events

Boxing

;Men

Sailing

;Open

Weightlifting

;Men

References

Official Olympic Reports
Nations at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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