By Zane Miller
On Thursday, August 8th, 2024, the Netherlands defeated Germany 1-1, after winning the shootout round 3-1, in the gold medal game to win the 25th gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the third gold medal for the Netherlands in Olympic men’s field hockey. Germany took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their fourth silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. India defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal game, winning their fourth bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.
The tournament was held in France, with Paris as the host city. Harmanpreet Singh of India scored the most goals during the tournament with 10.
2024 Final Standings (W-L-T format)
1. Netherlands (3-1-1, .750) (Gold)
2. Germany (4-1, .800) (Silver)
3. India (3-1-1, .750) (Bronze)
4. Spain (2-2-1, .500)
5. Belgium (4-0-1, 1.000)
6. Australia (3-2, .600)
7. Great Britain (2-1-2, .667)
8. Argentina (2-1-2, .667)
9. South Africa (1-3-1, .250)
10. Ireland (1-4, .200)
11. France (0-4-1, .000)
12. New Zealand (0-5, .000)
Game Results
Link to stats database: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/hockey/men?day=8-august
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