Hockey at Olympics: Full list of medal winners

Published at :August 10, 2024 at 12:38 PM

Modified at :August 10, 2024 at 12:39 PM

Hockey was introduced at the Olympics in 1908.

Field hockey has been a part of the Olympic Games for over a century, making its debut at the 1908 London Olympics as a men’s sport. Throughout its Olympic journey, the sport has seen remarkable achievements and evolving dominance from various nations.

India stand out as the most successful team in Olympic field hockey history. With an impressive tally of 13 medals, including eight gold, one silver and four bronze, India’s dominance in the sport is unmatched. The country’s golden era spanned from 1928 to 1964, during which they won seven out of eight Olympic gold medals.

After India’s reign, Pakistan emerged as a dominant force, securing three gold and three silver medals between 1956 and 1984. However, both India and Pakistan saw their dominance fade after the 1980s and 1990s respectively. India’s last gold came in 1980, while Pakistan’s was in 1984.

Since 1968, the field has become more competitive, with teams from both hemispheres tasting success. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Zimbabwe have made their mark, while European nations such as the Netherlands and Germany have also shown strong performances.

Women’s field hockey was introduced to the Olympics in 1980, broadening the sport’s appeal. In 1976, the Montreal Olympics saw the first use of artificial turf for hockey, marking a significant technological shift in the sport.

Olympic Hockey Medalists – Men’s Hockey

1908 London

Gold: Great Britain (England)
Silver: Ireland
Bronze: Great Britain (Scotland)
Bronze: Great Britain (Wales)

1920 Antwerp

Gold: Great Britain
Silver: Denmark
Bronze: Belgium

1928 Amsterdam

Gold: India
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: Germany

1932 Los Angeles

Gold: India
Silver: Japan
Bronze: United States

1936 Berlin

Gold: India
Silver: Germany
Bronze: Netherlands

1948 London

Gold: India
Silver: Great Britain
Bronze: Netherlands

1952 Helsinki

Gold: India
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: Great Britain

1956 Melbourne

Gold: India
Silver: Pakistan
Bronze: Germany

1960 Rome

Gold: Pakistan
Silver: India
Bronze: Spain

1964 Tokyo

Gold: India
Silver: Pakistan
Bronze: Australia

1968 Mexico City

Gold: Pakistan
Silver: Australia
Bronze: India

1972 Munich

Gold: West Germany
Silver: Pakistan
Bronze: India

1976 Montreal

Gold: New Zealand
Silver: Australia
Bronze: Pakistan

1980 Moscow

Gold: India
Silver: Spain
Bronze: Soviet Union

1984 Los Angeles

Gold: Pakistan
Silver: West Germany
Bronze: Great Britain

1988 Seoul

Gold: Great Britain
Silver: West Germany
Bronze: Netherlands

1992 Barcelona

Gold: Germany
Silver: Australia
Bronze: Pakistan

1996 Atlanta

Gold: Netherlands
Silver: Spain
Bronze: Australia

2000 Sydney

Gold: Netherlands
Silver: South Korea
Bronze: Australia

2004 Athens

Gold: Australia
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: Germany

2008 Beijing

Gold: Germany
Silver: Spain
Bronze: Australia

2012 London

Gold: Germany
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: Australia

2016 Rio de Janeiro

Gold: Argentina
Silver: Belgium
Bronze: Germany

2020 Tokyo (Held in 2021)

Gold: Belgium
Silver: Australia
Bronze: India

2024 Paris

Gold: Netherlands
Silver: Germany
Bronze: India

Women’s Hockey