1936 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on May 22, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Saturday, August 15th, 1936, India defeated Germany 8-1 in the gold medal game to win the fifth gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the third gold medal for India in Olympic men’s field hockey. Germany took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. The Netherlands defeated France 4-3 in the bronze medal game, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey.

The tournament was held in Germany, with Berlin as the host city. Dhyan Chand of India led the tournament in goals scored with 13.

1936 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. India (3-0, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Germany (2-0, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Netherlands (2-0-1, 1.000) (Bronze)

4. France (1-1-1, .500)

5. Switzerland (1-2, .333)

6. Japan (2-1, .667)

7. Afghanistan (0-1-1, .000)

8. Hungary (1-2, .333)

9. Belgium (0-1-2, .000)

10. Denmark (0-1-1, .000)

11. United States (0-3, .000)

Game Results

 

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/35547