1964 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on May 28, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Friday, October 23rd, 1964, India defeated Pakistan in the gold medal game to win the 10th gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the seventh gold medal for India in Olympic men’s field hockey. Pakistan took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their second silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. Australia defeated Spain 3-2 in overtime in the bronze medal game, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in Japan, with Tokyo as the host city. Prithipal Singh of India led the tournament in goals scored with 10.

1964 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. India (5-0-2, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Pakistan (6-0, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Australia (4-2, .750) (Bronze)

4. Spain (4-0-3, 1.000)

5. Germany (2-0-5, 1.000)

6. Kenya (3-2-1, .600)

7. Netherlands (4-2-1, .750)

7. Japan (3-3, .500)

9. Malaysia (2-3-2, .400)

9. Great Britain (2-4, .333)

11. Belgium (2-3-2, .400)

11. Rhodesia (1-4-1, .200)

13. New Zealand (1-5, .167)

13. Canada (1-6, .143)

15. Hong Kong (0-6-1, .000)

Game Results

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/35743

Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zmiller_82