Olympics 2020 Hockey - Men

Olympics 2020 Hockey - Men

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The men's field hockey tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics was the 24th edition of the field hockey event for men at the Summer Olympic Games. It was held from 24 July to 5 August 2021. All games were played at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

It was originally scheduled to be held from 25 July to 6 August 2020, but on 24 March 2020, the Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this pandemic, the games were played behind closed doors.

Argentina won the previous olympic field hockey event but were eliminated in the quarterfinals. Belgium captured their first gold medal after defeating Australia in the final after penalties. India won their first hockey medal since 1980 Summer Olympics by defeating Germany in the bronze-medal match.

The medals for the competition were presented by Baron Pierre-Oliver Bekcers-Vieujant, Belgium; IOC Member, and the medalists' bouquets were presented by Narinder Dhruv Batra, the FIH President.

The "Olympics 2020 Hockey - Men" tournament is a premier international men's field hockey competition held as part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Featuring the world's top national teams, this prestigious event showcases exceptional skill, teamwork, and athleticism on the global stage. Athletes from around the world compete fiercely across a series of group and knockout matches, aiming for Olympic glory. The tournament highlights the best in men's field hockey, offering fans thrilling matches, memorable moments, and a celebration of sporting excellence.