The Asian Football Confederation's Pre-Olympic Tournament was held from 20 May 1995 to 27 March 1996.
Twenty-five teams entered the qualification for the three allocated spots for the 1996 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Atlanta.
The qualification saw Korea Republic, Japan and Saudi Arabia winning their final round groups and qualifying to the Olympics.
Three of the four semifinal entrants will qualify for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, USA.
South Korea, Japan and Saudi Arabia qualified to the 1996 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Atlanta.