Belarus competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time as an independent nation at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. Previously, Belarusian athletes competed for the Unified Team at the 1992 Summer Olympics. 157 competitors, 91 men and 66 women, took part in 115 events in 19 sports.

Medalists

Archery

In its debut Olympic archery competition, Belarus was represented by two women. Their combined record was 4–2 as Olga Yakusheva made it to the quarterfinals before being defeated.

Athletics

Badminton

Boxing

Canoeing

Slalom

Sprint

Cycling

Diving

Fencing

One male fencer represented Belarus in 1996.

Gymnastics

Artistic

Rhythmic

Judo

Rowing

Sailing

M = Medal race; EL = Eliminated – did not advance into the medal race; CAN = Race cancelled

Shooting

Swimming

Table tennis

Tennis

Weightlifting

Wrestling