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Sri Lanka at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SRI |
NOC | National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka |
Website | www |
in Atlanta | |
Competitors | 9 in 3 sports |
Flag bearer | Sriyani Kulawansa |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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