Mali at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Athletics

Malian athletes have so far achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events.
;Men
;Women
;Key

Note-Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
Q = Qualified for the next round
q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
NR = National record
N/A = Round not applicable for the event
Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Mali men's national football team managed to qualify for the Olympics after winning a close final game against Cameroon, leaving them atop the group by just a single point.

;Roster
;Group play
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;Quarterfinals

;Men
;Women