Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament
Comprehensive overview of the women's field hockey competition at London 2012: format, schedule, venue, participants, and the final outcome with the Netherlands taking gold over Argentina.
Overview
The women's field hockey tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics was held in London and staged between 29 July and 10 August. This edition represented the ninth time women's hockey appeared at the Olympic Games. The competition concluded with the Netherlands winning the gold medal after defeating Argentina in the final.
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Format and competition structure
Twelve national teams qualified for the tournament and were divided into two pools for a preliminary round-robin stage. After pool play, the highest-ranked teams progressed to the knockout phase, which included quarter-finals, semi-finals and the medal matches. Classification matches determined the overall rankings beyond the medal positions.
Teams, schedule and venues
Participants included continental champions and teams that advanced through qualification events. Matches were played at the Riverbank Arena in the Olympic Park, a purpose-built venue for the Games. The tournament schedule ran through the Olympic fortnight, culminating in the final on 10 August.
Final outcome and medals
The Netherlands emerged as Olympic champions, taking gold after their victory over Argentina, who claimed the silver medal. Bronze and other placings were decided in the classification fixtures following the semi-finals. The tournament showcased high-intensity international hockey and several closely contested knockout matches.
Significance and legacy
London 2012 reinforced the Netherlands' status among the leading nations in women's field hockey and highlighted Argentina's continued strength in the sport. The event contributed to increased visibility for women's hockey and left a legacy of upgraded facilities and interest in the host city.
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Questions and answers
Q: What was the event at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
A: The event was the women's field hockey tournament.
Q: When did the tournament take place?
A: The tournament began on 29 July and ended on 10 August.
Q: How many versions of the field hockey tournament had been played at the Summer Olympics prior to 2012?
A: Eight versions of the field hockey tournament had been played at the Summer Olympics prior to 2012.
Q: Who won the women's field hockey tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
A: The Netherlands won the tournament over Argentina.
Q: What was the outcome of the women's field hockey final at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
A: The Netherlands beat Argentina to win the tournament.
Q: Were there any other countries involved in the tournament?
A: Yes, there were several other countries involved in the tournament.
Q: Was this the first time that field hockey was played at the Summer Olympics?
A: No, the field hockey tournament had been played at the Summer Olympics several times before 2012.
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Sources
- olympic.org : "Olympic Documents - Annual Reports, Code of Ethics & more"
- olympic.org : "London 2012 hockey women - Olympic Hockey"