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By Zane Miller

On Tuesday, July 29th, 1980, India defeated Spain 4-3 in the gold medal game to win the 14th gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the eighth gold medal for India in Olympic men’s field hockey. Spain took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. The Soviet Union defeated Poland 2-1 in the bronze medal game, grabbing their first bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in the Soviet Union, with Moscow as the host city. Juan Amat of Spain scored the most goals during the tournament with 16.

1980 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. India (3-0-2, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Spain (4-0-1, 1.000) (Silver)

3. Soviet Union (3-2, .600) (Bronze)

4. Poland (2-2-1, .500)

5. Cuba (1-4, .200)

6. Tanzania (0-5, .000)

Game Results

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/36002

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