Badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Women's singles

Women’s singles badminton event at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held from 24 July to 1 August 1996. The tournament was single-elimination. Matches consisted of three sets. The tournament was held at the Georgia State University Gymnasium.

Seeds

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