| Ceylon at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | CEY |
| in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
| Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
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Ceylon competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.
| Ceylon at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | CEY |
| in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
| Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
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Ceylon competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.
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