The defending champions Great Britain won the bronze medal after defeating India 4–3 in the bronze medal game. Ĭompeting in their fifth final in a row (wins in 20 losses in 20), the Netherlands won their fourth title, after winning the final 3–1 over Argentina. Because of this pandemic, the games were played behind closed doors. It was originally scheduled to be held from 25 July to 7 August 2020, but on 24 March 2020, the Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All games were played at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. It was held from 24 July to 6 August 2021. There's no doubt that the 'Clockwork Orange' is the team to beat in Tokyo.The women's field hockey tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics was the eleventh edition of the field hockey event for women at the Summer Olympic Games. Netherlands got revenge for that one blot on an otherwise perfect result card though, overcoming the Aussies on penalties (4-3) after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the FIH Pro League final. The Dutch destroyed Russia 14-1 in the preliminary round, ended English hopes in the semi-finals with whopping 8-0 win and defeated Germany 2-0 to lift the Cup.īut they aren't invincible, Spain held them to a 1-1 draw at the Euros - as did Belgium, and Australia handed the Dutch their only defeat of the 2019 FIH Pro League, edging them 1-0 in Mebourne. Ranked No.1 in the world, the Netherlands come in as favourites to the women's tournament having hammered Ireland 6-0 in the final of the 2018 Women's World Cup and emerged victorious in the 2019 EuroHockey Championship too, recording some eye-watering results. Gold for Great Britain in Women's Hockey Netherlands on revenge trail?įour years may have passed, but that Rio 2016 final defeat to Team GB on penalties will still be fresh in their minds. The women's team has won four Olympic medals including silver at Sydney 2000 and London 2012, how they would love to make it another Argentine double act at the top of both podiums in Tokyo. Spain (Defeated Korea in Olympic qualifiers)Ĭhina (Defeated Belgium in Olympic qualifiers)Īustralia (Defeated Russia in Olympic qualifiers) Who to watch: Argentinian double act?Īrgentina's men are defending Olympic champions and looked good at the Pan American Games, dismantling Canada in the final 5-2.Īnd if Los Leones were good, Las Leonas went one better, beating Canada 5-1 in the women's final to book their safe passage to Tokyo. Netherlands (2019 EuroHockey Championship) South Africa (2019 African Olympic Qualifier) Japan (hosts, 2018 Asian Games champions) The Netherlands (Defeated Pakistan in Olympic qualifiers)Ĭanada (Defeated Ireland in Olympic qualifiers) Women: Spain (Defeated France in Olympic qualifiers) South Africa (2019 African Olympic Qualifiers)īelgium (2019 EuroHockey Championship winners) Japan (Hosts, 2018 Asian Games champions)Īrgentina (2019 Pan-American Games champions) So who's qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Men: Here's everything you need to know: Olympic Hockey Qualification The biggest event on the calendar puts hockey centre stage at the greatest sporting event there is and 12 men's and 12 women's teams will battle it out for gold and glory at the Oi Seaside Park in Tokyo. Time is ticking down to Tokyo 2020 and field hockey fans have plenty to be excited about.
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