1960 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on May 27, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, September 11th, 1960, Pakistan defeated India in the gold medal game to win the ninth gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the first gold medal for Pakistan in Olympic men’s field hockey. India took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. Spain defeated Great Britain 2-1 in the bronze medal game, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in Italy, with Rome as the host city. Abdul Hamid of Pakistan led the tournament in goals scored with eight.

1960 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

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

2. India (3-0, 1.000) (Silver)

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

4. Great Britain (1-0-2, 1.000)

5. New Zealand (1-1-1, .500)

6. Australia (1-1-1, .500)

7. Germany (2-1, .667)

8. Kenya (2-0-1, 1.000)

9. Netherlands (1-1-1, .500)

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

11. Belgium (1-1-1, .500)

12. Poland (1-1-1, .500)

13. Italy (0-3, .000)

14. Japan (0-3, .000)

15. Switzerland (0-3, .000)

16. Denmark (0-3, .000)

Game Results

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/35685