The delegation included two sprinters, Mohamed Fakhri Ismail and Maizurah Abdul Rahim, as well as badminton player Jaspar Yu Woon Chai.

[2] The Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Committee (BDNOC) selected two athletics competitors through wildcard places.

[4] Brunei had intended to send another competitor, swimmer and national records holder Tiara Shahril Anwar to the Olympics, but she withdrew due to time-related reasons.

[7] Brunei received universality slots from IAAF to send two athletes (one male and one female) to the Olympics.

[8][9] The pair of sprinters Mohamed Fakhri Ismail and Maizurah Abdul Rahim both made their Olympic debut.

[14][15] Brunei received an invitation from the Tripartite Commission to send a badminton player in the men's singles event, signifying the nation's Olympic debut in the sport.