29 competitors, 26 men and 3 women, took part in 20 events in 4 sports.

[2] During the Group C competition, Ghana replaced Morocco, after Morocco refused to play Israel.

As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.

Bulgaria progressed after a drawing of lots.

Head coach: Emmanuel Scheffer Four shooters, all men, represented Israel in 1968.