By Zane Miller
On Sunday, September 11th, 1960, Pakistan defeated India 1-0 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
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