Field hockey at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament
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The men's field hockey tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics was the 21st edition of the field hockey event for men at the Summer Olympic Games. It was held over a thirteen-day period beginning on 11 August, and culminating with the medal finals on 23 August. All games were played at the hockey field constructed on the Olympic Green in Beijing, China.
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Tournament details | |||
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Host country | China | ||
City | Beijing | ||
Dates | 11 – 23 August | ||
Teams | 12 (from 5 confederations) | ||
Venue(s) | Olympic Green Hockey Field | ||
Final positions | |||
Champions | Germany (3rd title) | ||
Runner-up | Spain | ||
Third place | Australia | ||
Tournament statistics | |||
Matches played | 38 | ||
Goals scored | 174 (4.58 per match) | ||
Top scorer(s) | Taeke Taekema (11 goals) | ||
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Germany won the gold medal for the third time after defeating Spain 1–0 in the final. Defending champions Australia won the bronze medal by defeating Netherlands 6–2. This was the only edition India has missed out in its Olympic history.[1]