The delegation included two track and field athletes; Mike Tebulo and Ambwene Simukonda, and one swimmer; Joyce Tafatatha.

[3] The delegation was made up of marathon runner Mike Tebulo, sprinter Ambwene Simukonda and swimmer Joyce Tafatatha.

[4] Malawi was represented by the country's NOC treasurer Jappie Mhango and Chef De Mission Flora Mwandira.

[12][16] Simukonda participated in the event's first round in its fifth heat on 3 August, finishing fifth out of six competitors, with a time of 54:20 seconds,[17] achieving a new Malawian national record.

[6] Tafataha was drawn in the fourth heat of the women's 50 metres freestyle which was held on 3 August, finishing first out of seven swimmers, with a time of 27.74 seconds.

[20] She recorded a new personal best two seconds faster than her previous fastest, and was the first Malawian athlete to win a heat in the women's 50 metre freestyle.