The men's

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tournament at the

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was the 11th edition of the field hockey event for men at the

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. It took place over a fourteen-day period beginning on 13 October, and culminated with the medal finals on 26 October. All games were played at the Municipal Stadium in

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won the gold medal for the second time after defeating

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2–1 in the final. Defending champions

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won the bronze medal after defeating

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2–1.

Competition Schedule

Squads

Results

Preliminary Round

Pool A

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Pool B

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and

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finished on equal points at the conclusion of the pool stage, resulting in a match to determine second place in the pool. ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Second place play-off

Classification Round

Eighth to sixteenth place classification

=Fifteenth place game

=Thirteenth place game

=Eleventh place game

=Ninth place game

Fifth to eighth place classification

=5–8th place-semifinals

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=Seventh place game

=Fifth place game

Medal round

Semi-finals

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Bronze medal match

Gold medal match

Final standings

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Medalists

Sources

Official Olympic Report
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References

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