Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics took place in London, United Kingdom from 29 July to 11 August. There were 12 teams for both the men's and women's tournaments.

The Netherlands won the women's tournament, and Germany won the men's tournament.

Men's tournament

Main page: Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament
Rank Team
1  Germany
2  Netherlands
3  Australia
4  Great Britain

Women's tournament

Main page: Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament
Rank Team
1 Netherlands Netherlands
2  Argentina
3  Great Britain
4  New Zealand

Images for kids

  • Riverbank Arena, 1 August 2012

    The Riverbank Arena hosted the field hockey tournaments.


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