Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's singles

These were the results of men's singles tournament of badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics. The tournament was single-elimination. Matches consisted of three sets, with sets being to 15 for men's singles. The tournament was held at the Georgia State University Gymnasium.

Seeds

 * 1)  (quarterfinals)
 * 2)  (gold medalist)
 * 3)  (silver medalist)
 * 4)  (fourth place)
 * 5)  (quarterfinals)
 * 6)  (quarterfinals)
 * 7)  (quarterfinals)
 * 8)  (bronze medalist)