| Ceylon at the 1964 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | CEY |
| in Tokyo | |
| Competitors | 6 in 4 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Ceylon competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Six competitors, all men, took part in six events in four sports. [1]
Two shooters represented Sri Lanka in 1964.
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