Not known for dominating in the sports world, Myanmar had a quiet presence at the Olympic Games, an event held about six months after a military coup ousted the nation's democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi.
Only two athletes — one in badminton and another in shooting — represented the Southeast Asian country at the Games, and both made early exits in their respective competitions.
In April, one of Myanmar's top swimmers, Win Htet Oo, drew international media attention by announcing on his Facebook page that he would not compete at the Olympics after the death of hundreds of protesters at the hands of authorities.