The women's

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tournament at the

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was the 3rd edition of the field hockey event for women at the

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. It was held over a ten-day period beginning on 21 September, and culminating with the medal finals on 30 September. All games were played at the

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, South Korea.

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won the gold medal for the first time after defeating

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2–0 in the final.

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won the bronze medal by defeating

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3–1.

Squads

Results

Preliminary round

Group A

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Group B

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Fifth to eighth place classification

Cross-overs

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Seventh and eighth place

Fifth and sixth place

Medal round

Semi-finals

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Bronze medal match

Gold medal match

Final ranking

Goalscorers

References

External links

Official FIH website
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1988 in women's field hockey

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