Field hockey at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament

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Men's field hockey
at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Olympic rings without rims.svg
Tournament details
Host countryBrazil
City Rio de Janeiro
Dates6–18 August 2016
Teams12
Venue(s) Olympic Hockey Centre
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (1st title)
Runner-upFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Third placeFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
Tournament statistics
Matches played38
Goals scored189 (4.97 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Argentina.svg Gonzalo Peillat (11 goals)
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The men's field hockey tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics was the 23rd edition of the field hockey event for men at the Summer Olympics. It took place over a thirteen-day period beginning on 6 August, and culminated with the medal finals on 18 August. All games were played at the Olympic Hockey Centre in Deodoro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Contents

Argentina won the gold medal for the first time after defeating Belgium 4–2 in the final. [1] Defending champions Germany won the bronze medal by defeating the Netherlands 4–3 on a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw. [2]

The medals for the tournament were presented by René Fasel, Switzerland; Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, Belgium; and Gerardo Werthein, Argentina; members of the International Olympic Committee.

Competition schedule

The match schedule of the men's tournament was unveiled on 27 April 2016. [3] [4]

GGroup stage¼Quarter-finals½Semi-finalsBBronze medal matchFFinal
Sat 6Sun 7Mon 8Tue 9Wed 10Thu 11Fri 12Sat 13Sun 14Mon 15Tue 16Wed 17Thu 18
GGGGGGG¼½BF

Competition format

The twelve teams in the tournament were divided into two groups of six, with each team initially playing round-robin games within their group. Following the completion of the round-robin stage, the top four teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals. The two semi-final winners meet for the gold medal match, while the semi-final losers play in the bronze medal match.

Qualification

Each of the Continental Champions from five confederations received an automatic berth. Brazil as the host nation qualified automatically but with a rider. Due to the standard of field hockey in Brazil, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) required Brazil to place higher than thirtieth in the FIH World Rankings by the end of 2014 or finish no worse than sixth at the 2015 Pan American Games in order to qualify as host nation. They achieved this by beating the United States on a penalty shoot-out in the quarterfinal, ensuring a top four finish. In addition to the six highest placed teams at the Semifinals of the 2014–15 FIH Hockey World League not already qualified, the following twelve teams, shown with final pre-tournament rankings, will compete in this tournament. [5] [6]

DatesEventLocationQualifier
20 September – 2 October 2014 2014 Asian Games Flag of South Korea.svg Incheon, South Korea Flag of India.svg  India
3–14 June 2015 2014–15 FIH Hockey World League Semifinals Flag of Argentina.svg Buenos Aires, Argentina Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
20 June – 5 July 2015 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Antwerp, Belgium Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
21 July 2015Host nation Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto, Canada Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
14–25 July 2015 2015 Pan American Games Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto, Canada Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
21–29 August 2015 2015 EuroHockey Nations Championship Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London, England Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
21–25 October 2015 2015 Oceania Cup Flag of New Zealand.svg Stratford, New Zealand Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
23 October – 1 November 2015 2015 African Qualifying Tournament Flag of South Africa.svg Randburg, South Africa [lower-alpha 1]
Total12
  1. South Africa won the continental qualifier however the team did not participate in the 2016 Olympics. South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and South African Hockey Association (SAHA) made an agreement on the Rio 2016 Olympics qualification criteria that the Continental Qualification route would not be considered. [7] [8] As a result, New Zealand, as the highest-ranked team from the 2014-15 Hockey World League Semifinals not already qualified, participated instead. [9] [10]

Squads

Group stage

All times are local (UTC−3).

Group A

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 5401215+1612 Quarter-finals
2Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 5311136+710
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5302134+99
4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 5212178+97
5Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 51221410+45
6Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil (H)5005146450
Source: Rio2016
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals for; 5) Head-to-head result. [11]
(H) Host

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
12:30
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg4–1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Truyens Field hockey ball.svg 5'
Cosyns Field hockey ball.svg 32'
Gougnard Field hockey ball.svg 35'
Charlier Field hockey ball.svg 56'
Report Catlin Field hockey ball.svg 27'
Umpires:
John Weight (RSA)
Coen van Bunge (NED)

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
13:30
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Ciriello Field hockey ball.svg 8'
Gohdes Field hockey ball.svg 23'
Report Child Field hockey ball.svg 31'
Umpires:
Christian Blasch (GER)
Germán Montes de Oca (ARG)

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
19:30
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg7–0Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Lleonart Field hockey ball.svg 16', 42'
Oliva Field hockey ball.svg 35'
Romeu Field hockey ball.svg 35', 52'
Ruiz Field hockey ball.svg 45'
Alegre Field hockey ball.svg 55'
Report
Umpires:
Marcin Grochal (POL)
Chen Dekang (CHN)

7 August 2016 (2016-08-07)
17:00
Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg2–2Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Condon Field hockey ball.svg 2'
Middleton Field hockey ball.svg 25'
Report Russell Field hockey ball.svg 14'
Phillips Field hockey ball.svg 19'
Umpires:
Marcin Grochal (POL)
Lim Hong Zhen (SIN)

7 August 2016 (2016-08-07)
19:30
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg0–12Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Report Van Aubel Field hockey ball.svg 12'
Van Doren Field hockey ball.svg 14', 54'
Cosyns Field hockey ball.svg 18', 53'
Denayer Field hockey ball.svg 25'
Truyens Field hockey ball.svg 28'
Boccard Field hockey ball.svg 33'
Briels Field hockey ball.svg 33'
Dockier Field hockey ball.svg 41'
Charlier Field hockey ball.svg 48'
Dohmen Field hockey ball.svg 51'
Umpires:
Germán Montes de Oca (ARG)
Javed Shaikh (IND)

7 August 2016 (2016-08-07)
20:30
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg0–1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Report Casasayas Field hockey ball.svg 6'
Umpires:
Christian Blasch (GER)
Coen van Bunge (NED)

9 August 2016 (2016-08-09)
10:00
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg2–3Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Child Field hockey ball.svg 3', 30' Report Oliva Field hockey ball.svg 1'
Casasayas Field hockey ball.svg 10'
Lleonart Field hockey ball.svg 60'
Umpires:
Christian Blasch (GER)
Germán Montes de Oca (ARG)

9 August 2016 (2016-08-09)
18:00
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg1–9Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Smith Field hockey ball.svg 4' Report Dixon Field hockey ball.svg 9'
Middleton Field hockey ball.svg 12', 54'
Jackson Field hockey ball.svg 27', 57'
Martin Field hockey ball.svg 37'
Ward Field hockey ball.svg 47', 59'
Gleghorne Field hockey ball.svg 56'
Umpires:
Chen Dekang (CHN)
Coen van Bunge (NED)

9 August 2016 (2016-08-09)
20:30
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg1–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Cosyns Field hockey ball.svg 16' Report
Umpires:
John Wright (RSA)
Marcin Grochal (POL)

10 August 2016 (2016-08-10)
19:30
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg9–0Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Wilson Field hockey ball.svg 15', 19', 34', 41'
Shay Field hockey ball.svg 21'
Child Field hockey ball.svg 26'
Russell Field hockey ball.svg 30'
Jenness Field hockey ball.svg 45'
Woods Field hockey ball.svg 58'
Report
Umpires:
Javed Shaikh (IND)
Coen van Bunge (NED)

10 August 2016 (2016-08-10)
20:30
Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg1–2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Jackson Field hockey ball.svg 58' Report Zalewski Field hockey ball.svg 50'
Whetton Field hockey ball.svg 55'
Umpires:
Marcin Grochal (POL)
John Wright (RSA)

11 August 2016 (2016-08-11)
13:30
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg1–3Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Quemada Field hockey ball.svg 41' Report Charlier Field hockey ball.svg 6'
Stockbroekx Field hockey ball.svg 16'
Charlier Field hockey ball.svg 21'
Umpires:
Christian Blasch (GER)
Germán Montes de Oca (ARG)

12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
17:00
Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg1–1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Ward Field hockey ball.svg 15' Report Alegre Field hockey ball.svg 9'
Umpires:
Christian Blasch (GER)
Coen van Bunge (NED)

12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
18:00
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg1–3Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Van Aubel Field hockey ball.svg 58' Report Child Field hockey ball.svg 31'
Wilson Field hockey ball.svg 37'
Inglis Field hockey ball.svg 52'
Umpires:
Germán Montes de Oca (ARG)
John Wright (RSA)

12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
20:30
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg9–0Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Dwyer Field hockey ball.svg 7', 9'
Gohdes Field hockey ball.svg 11'
Turner Field hockey ball.svg 20', 24', 27'
Dawson Field hockey ball.svg 35'
Govers Field hockey ball.svg 45', 59'
Report
Umpires:
Javed Shaikh (IND)
Lim Hong Zhen (SIN)

Group B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 54101710+713 Quarter-finals
2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 5311186+1210
3Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 52211412+28
4Flag of India.svg  India 52129907
5Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 5104101663
6Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5014722151
Source: Rio2016
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Matches won; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals for; 5) Head-to-head result. [12]

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
10:00
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg3–3Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Vila Field hockey ball.svg 29', 49'
Paredes Field hockey ball.svg 54'
Report Hertzberger Field hockey ball.svg 18'
Van der Weerden Field hockey ball.svg 36'
Van Ass Field hockey ball.svg 43'
Umpires:
Martin Madden (GBR)
Adam Kearns (AUS)

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
11:00
India  Flag of India.svg3–2Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Raghunath Field hockey ball.svg 15+'
Ru. Singh Field hockey ball.svg 27', 49'
Report Shimmins Field hockey ball.svg 45'
Harte Field hockey ball.svg 56'
Umpires:
Murray Grime (AUS)
Paco Vázquez (ESP)

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
18:00
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg2–6Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Pearson Field hockey ball.svg 11'
Pereira Field hockey ball.svg 39'
Report Fürste Field hockey ball.svg 4', 33'
Wellen Field hockey ball.svg 6', 46'
Müller Field hockey ball.svg 14'
Butt Field hockey ball.svg 26'
Umpires:
Marcelo Servetto (ESP)
Simon Taylor (NZL)

7 August 2016 (2016-08-07)
18:00
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg5–0Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
van der Weerden Field hockey ball.svg 7', 40'
Croon Field hockey ball.svg 8'
Pruijser Field hockey ball.svg 42'
Hertzberger Field hockey ball.svg 60'
Report
Umpires:
Nathan Stagno (GBR)
Tim Pullman (AUS)

8 August 2016 (2016-08-08)
11:00
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg2–1Flag of India.svg  India
Wellen Field hockey ball.svg 18'
Rühr Field hockey ball.svg 60'
Report Ru. Singh Field hockey ball.svg 23'
Umpires:
Tim Pullman (AUS)
Martin Madden (GBR)

8 August 2016 (2016-08-08)
12:30
Canada  Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg1–3Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Tupper Field hockey ball.svg 55' Report Paredes Field hockey ball.svg 13'
Peillat Field hockey ball.svg 46', 51'
Umpires:
Adam Kearns (AUS)
Simon Taylor (NZL)

9 August 2016 (2016-08-09)
11:00
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg1–2Flag of India.svg  India
Peillat Field hockey ball.svg 49' Report C. Singh Field hockey ball.svg 8'
K. Singh Field hockey ball.svg 35'
Umpires:
Paco Vázquez (ESP)
Simon Taylor (NZL)

9 August 2016 (2016-08-09)
12:30
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg3–2Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Fürste Field hockey ball.svg 13', 38'
Zwicker Field hockey ball.svg 42'
Report Magee Field hockey ball.svg 26'
Darling Field hockey ball.svg 59'
Umpires:
Marcelo Servetto (ESP)
Lim Hong Zhen (SIN)

9 August 2016 (2016-08-09)
13:30
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg7–0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Van Ass Field hockey ball.svg 9'
Van der Weerden Field hockey ball.svg 25', 52', 60'
Hertzberger Field hockey ball.svg 29', 36'
Kemperman Field hockey ball.svg 58'
Report
Umpires:
Murray Grime (AUS)
Nathan Stagno (GBR)

11 August 2016 (2016-08-11)
10:00
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg2–1Flag of India.svg  India
Hofman Field hockey ball.svg 35'
Van der Weerden Field hockey ball.svg 54'
Report Raghunath Field hockey ball.svg 38'
Umpires:
Murray Grime (AUS)
Martin Madden (GBR)

11 August 2016 (2016-08-11)
11:00
Ireland  Flag of Ireland.svg4–2Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
O'Donoghue Field hockey ball.svg 1', 28'
Caruth Field hockey ball.svg 29'
Darling Field hockey ball.svg 57'
Report Tupper Field hockey ball.svg 37', 50'
Umpires:
Marcelo Servetto (ESP)
Nathan Stagno (GBR)

11 August 2016 (2016-08-11)
12:30
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg4–4Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Vila Field hockey ball.svg 4'
P. Ibarra Field hockey ball.svg 29'
Peillat Field hockey ball.svg 48'
M. Rey Field hockey ball.svg 57'
Report Herzbruch Field hockey ball.svg 15'
Wesley Field hockey ball.svg 24'
Grambusch Field hockey ball.svg 28'
Müller Field hockey ball.svg 60'
Umpires:
Adam Kearns (AUS)
Paco Vázquez (ESP)

12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
12:30
India  Flag of India.svg2–2Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
A. Singh Field hockey ball.svg 33'
Ra. Singh Field hockey ball.svg 41'
Report Tupper Field hockey ball.svg 33', 52'
Umpires:
Nathan Stagno (GBR)
Adam Kearns (AUS)

12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
13:30
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg2–1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Fuchs Field hockey ball.svg 7'
Grambusch Field hockey ball.svg 33'
Report Van As Field hockey ball.svg 44'
Umpires:
Murray Grime (AUS)
Marcelo Servetto (ESP)

12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
19:30
Ireland  Flag of Ireland.svg2–3Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Jermyn Field hockey ball.svg 25'
O'Donoghue Field hockey ball.svg 51'
Report Saladino Field hockey ball.svg 8'
Peillat Field hockey ball.svg 27', 51'
Umpires:
Simon Taylor (NZL)
Paco Vázquez (ESP)

Knockout stage

Bracket

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsGold medal match
 
          
 
14 August
 
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 3
 
16 August
 
Flag of India.svg  India 1
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 3
 
14 August
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 4
 
18 August
 
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 0
 
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2
 
14 August
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 4
 
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1
 
16 August
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2
 
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 5
 
14 August
 
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 2 Bronze medal match
 
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3
 
18 August
 
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2
 
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 1 (3)
 
 
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany (p.s.o.)1 (4)
 

Quarter-finals

14 August 2016 (2016-08-14)
10:00
Spain  Flag of Spain.svg1–2Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Quemada Field hockey ball.svg 57' Report Peillat Field hockey ball.svg 15'
Gilardi Field hockey ball.svg 59'
Umpires:
Martin Madden (GBR)
Adam Kearns (AUS)

14 August 2016 (2016-08-14)
12:30
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg3–1Flag of India.svg  India
Dockier Field hockey ball.svg 34', 45'
Boon Field hockey ball.svg 50'
Report A. Singh Field hockey ball.svg 15'
Umpires:
Simon Taylor (NZL)
Nathan Stagno (GBR)

14 August 2016 (2016-08-14)
18:00
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg4–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Bakker Field hockey ball.svg 1'
De Voogd Field hockey ball.svg 28'
Verga Field hockey ball.svg 33'
Van der Weerden Field hockey ball.svg 49'
Report
Umpires:
Christian Blasch (GER)
Paco Vázquez (ESP)

14 August 2016 (2016-08-14)
20:30
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg3–2Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Fürste Field hockey ball.svg 56', 60'
Fuchs Field hockey ball.svg 60'
Report Inglis Field hockey ball.svg 18'
McAleese Field hockey ball.svg 49'
Umpires:
Marcelo Servetto (ESP)
Murray Grime (AUS)

Semi-finals

16 August 2016 (2016-08-16)
12:00
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg5–2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Peillat Field hockey ball.svg 9', 12', 28'
Menini Field hockey ball.svg 36'
Vila Field hockey ball.svg 47'
Report Fürste Field hockey ball.svg 51'
Rühr Field hockey ball.svg 58'
Umpires:
Marcin Grochal (POL)
John Wright (RSA)

16 August 2016 (2016-08-16)
17:00
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg3–1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Truyens Field hockey ball.svg 25'
Dohmen Field hockey ball.svg 29'
van Aubel Field hockey ball.svg 46'
Report van der Weerden Field hockey ball.svg 29'
Umpires:
Germán Montes de Oca (ARG)
Murray Grime (AUS)

Bronze medal match

18 August 2016 (2016-08-18)
12:00
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg1–1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Croon Field hockey ball.svg 35' Report M. Grambusch Field hockey ball.svg 42'
Penalties
Bakker Field hockey penmiss.svg
Kemperman Field hockey pengoal.svg
Hertzberger Field hockey pengoal.svg
Van Ass Field hockey pengoal.svg
De Wijn Field hockey penmiss.svg
3–4Field hockey pengoal.svg Hauke
Field hockey pengoal.svg M. Grambusch
Field hockey pengoal.svg Herzbruch
Field hockey pengoal.svg Butt
Umpires:
Marcelo Servetto (ESP)
Martin Madden (GBR)

Gold medal match

18 August 2016 (2016-08-18)
17:00
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg2–4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Cosyns Field hockey ball.svg 3'
Boccard Field hockey ball.svg 45'
Report P. Ibarra Field hockey ball.svg 12'
Ortiz Field hockey ball.svg 15'
Peillat Field hockey ball.svg 22'
Mazzilli Field hockey ball.svg 60'
Umpires:
John Wright (RSA)
Christian Blasch (GER)

Final ranking

As per statistical convention in field hockey, matches decided in regular time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsFinal result
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 85212517+817Gold Medal
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 86022911+1818Silver Medal
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of Germany.svg  Germany 85212318+517Bronze Medal
4Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 84222410+1414Fourth place
5Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 6312148+610Eliminated in
quarter-finals
6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 6303138+59
7Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 62131911+87
8Flag of India.svg  India 6213101227
9Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 51221410+45Eliminated in
group stage
10Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland 5104101663
11Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5014722151
12Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil (H)5005146450
Source: Rio2016
(H) Host

Goalscorers

There were 189 goals scored in 38 matches, for an average of 4.97 goals per match.

11 goals

9 goals

7 goals

5 goals

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

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India competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. Indian athletes have appeared in every edition of the Summer Olympics since 1920, although they made their official debut at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Spain at the 2016 Summer Olympics</span> Sporting event delegation

Spain, represented by the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. Since the nation's official debut in 1920, Spanish athletes have appeared in every edition of the Summer Olympic Games except for two; the 1936 Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany, and the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, as a protest against the Soviet invasion of Hungary. The Spanish Olympic Committee sent a total of 306 athletes, 163 men and 143 women, to compete in 25 sports.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina at the 2016 Summer Olympics</span> Sporting event delegation

Argentina competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's twenty-fourth appearance at the Summer Olympic Games, having missed only three editions since their 1900 debut: the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of its support for the United States-led boycott. The Argentine Olympic Committee sent the nation's largest ever delegation to the Games in Olympic history, surpassing the record set in London 1948.

The qualification for the 2016 Men's Olympic Field hockey Tournament was held from September 2014 to October 2015. There were three qualification events, host country, continental championship, and 2014–15 FIH Hockey World League Semifinals respectively. Total twelve teams could participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The qualification for the Field hockey at the 2016 Summer Olympics was held from September 2014 to October 2015. There were three qualification events, host country, continental championship, and 2014–15 FIH Hockey World League Semifinals respectively. Total twelve teams could participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The 2015 African Olympic Qualifier was the third edition of the African Olympic Qualifier for Men and Women. It was held from 23 October to 1 November 2015 in Randburg, South Africa. Nine teams competed in the men's and seven in the women's tournament. The winner of the tournament qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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