
Brunei participated in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The nation sent one official, but no athletes. It would be eight years later, at the 1996 Games, before athletes from Brunei would compete at the Olympic Games for the first time.

Brunei, as Brunei Darussalam, had an athlete compete for the first time at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. Brunei had previously made its debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul when it sent a swimming official, but skipped the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Brunei participated in the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand from 6 December 1998 to 20 December 1998. Brunei won only a single bronze medal and finished at 30th position in a medal table.

Brunei, as Brunei Darussalam, competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Brunei Darussalam participated in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games held in multiple venues in the Philippines from November 27, 2005 to December 5, 2005. The chief of mission to the games was Japar Bangkol.

Brunei sent a Lawn Bowls team to the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Brunei participated in the 2009 Asian Indoor Games in Hanoi, Vietnam on 30 October – 8 November 2009.

Brunei participated in the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in the city of Vientiane, Laos from 9 December 2009 to 18 December 2009.

Brunei competed in the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi. The country competed in lawn bowling only.

Brunei competed at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics from August 10 to August 18 in Moscow, Russia. A team of one athlete was announced to represent the country in the event.

Brunei competed at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan from September 17 to 27. Brunei sent a delegation consisting of only 1 billiards player for the event.

Brunei or Brunei Darussalam in full has competed seven times in the Commonwealth Games to date, beginning in 1958.

Brunei Darussalam participated in the 2007 Southeast Asian Games, held in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from December 6, 2007 to December 16, 2007.

Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council is the National Olympic Committee representing Brunei. It is also the body responsible for Brunei's representation at the Commonwealth Games.

The Brunei national cricket team was the team that represented the country of Brunei in international cricket. It was organised by the Brunei Darussalam National Cricket Association, which became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council in 1992. However, the association had its membership revoked in 2015, meaning the team's current status is unclear. Brunei played its first recorded match in 1983, but did not appear in an international game until the 1996 ACC Trophy. The side did not appear in another Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournament until 2004, but made regular appearances throughout the remainder of the decade. Brunei's last major tournament to date was the 2010 ACC Trophy Challenge in Thailand.

Brunei Shell Recreation Football Club or simply BSRC FC is a football team from Brunei. The team represents the football department of Brunei Shell Recreational Club situated in Panaga, Belait.

Indera Sports Club is a multi-sports club from Brunei, mostly known for its association football team. They are currently playing in the Brunei Super League, winning the championship in 2013 and 2014.

The National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam is the governing body of football in Brunei, controlling the Brunei Darussalam national team. It is the successor organisation of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA) that was banned by FIFA and AFC in 2009 for government interference.

Panchor Murai Football Club is a football club in Brunei, playing in the Brunei Super League. It takes its name from the village of Panchor Murai in Brunei-Muara District. It was formally established in 2009.

QAF FC, is a football (soccer) club from Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The club won the Brunei League in 2006 when the DPMM FC had to withdraw because they play in the Malaysian Premier League, thus the QAF FC won the title. Their captain was Riwandi Wahit

Wijaya FC, is a football (soccer) club from Brunei, that plays in the Brunei Super League. They were founded in 1989.