Hockey: India vs Great Britain Head-to-head record
India has a positive head-to-head record against Great Britain at the Olympics.
The Indian men’s hockey team have proudly represented the nation at the Olympics, bagging multiple gold medals in the past.
India’s hockey team has long been a powerhouse in the sport, boasting an unparalleled Olympic record with eight gold medals. Their dominance was particularly evident from 1928 to 1956, when they secured six consecutive gold medals and maintained an impressive 30-game winning streak.
The team’s success extends beyond the Olympics, with victories in the World Cup (1975), Asian Games (four times), Asia Cup (three times), and Asian Champions Trophy (four times). In total, India has claimed 29 official international titles, cementing their status as a hockey superpower
Indian hockey team and Great Britain have have had healthy rivalry over the year. India have maintained a pretty respectable record against Great Britain, who have always been a strong force in hockey.
India and Great Britain have had many memorable encounters in Olympics history. Here we look at the entire history of these two sides’ when it comes to their head-to-head record.
Note: The England men’s national field hockey team competes in most major tournaments but not in the Olympics, where they’ve appeared only once in 1908, winning gold. Since then, English players join the Great Britain team for Olympic competitions
India vs Great Britain last 5 games
India: 2
Great Britain: 3
Draw: 0
India vs Great Britain overall head-to-head record
Olympics
Matches Played: 10
India: 6
Great Britain: 4
Draw: 0
Hockey World Cup
Matches Played: 9
India: 3
Great Britain: 4
Draw: 2
Hockey Pro League
Matches Played: 6
India: 2
Great Britain: 4
Draw: 0
Hockey Champions Trophy
Matches Played: 4
India: 2
Great Britain: 3
Draw: 0
Total Matches Played: 141
India: 28
Great Britain: 90
Draws: 23
India vs Great Britain goals scored (in Olympics)
India: 22
Great Britain: 15
India vs Great Britain biggest wins
India 5-0 Great Britain (1972 Olympics)
Great Britain 5-1 India (2015 Hockey World League)
Does India have a better Olympic record than Great Britain in hockey?
Yes, India have a positive head-to-head record against Great Britain at the Olympics, winning six out of their 10 meetings.
How many Olympic gold medals has India won in men’s hockey?
India have won eight Olympic gold medals, making them one of the most successful teams in Olympic hockey history.
What is India’s biggest win over Great Britain at the Olympics?
India’s biggest Olympic win over Great Britain was a 5-0 victory at the 1972 Olympics.
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Uttiyo is a sports journalist who has been covering football since 2016. He is an avid football enthusiast who spends hours either watching the beautiful game or writing about it. He has covered various tournaments for Khel Now, such as the FIFA U17 World Cup, ISL, I-League & AFC Champions League.