1968 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on May 31, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Saturday, October 26th, 1968, Pakistan defeated Australia 2-1 in the gold medal game to win the 11th gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the second gold medal for Pakistan in Olympic men’s field hockey. Australia took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. India defeated West Germany 2-1 in the bronze medal game, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in Mexico, with Mexico City as the host city. Abdul Rashid of Pakistan, Brian Glencross of Australia and Prithipal Singh of India all tied in goals scored during the tournament with seven apiece.

1968 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Pakistan (7-0, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Australia (5-2-1, .714) (Silver)

3. India (6-1, .857) (Bronze)

4. West Germany (5-1-1, .833)

5. Netherlands (4-3, .571)

6. Spain (2-2-3, .500)

7. New Zealand (3-0-4, 1.000)

8. Kenya (4-3-1, .571)

9. Belgium (3-3-1, .500)

10. France (2-4-1, .333)

11. East Germany (2-3-2, .400)

12. Great Britain (2-4-1, .333)

13. Japan (1-5-1, .167)

14. Argentina (1-5-1, .167)

15. Malaysia (0-4-3, .000)

16. Mexico (0-7, .000)

Game Results

Link to stats database: olympedia.org/results/35806