Indian Hockey team won the gold in Olympics in the year?

The India men's national field hockey team won the gold medal in hockey at the 1980 Summer Olympics. This historic achievement took place in Moscow, where India defeated Spain 4–3 in the final match. The victory was highly significant because it marked India’s eighth Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey, strengthening the country’s dominance in the sport during the 20th century.

The 1980 Olympic hockey tournament was affected by a boycott from several nations, but India still displayed remarkable teamwork, attacking skills, and determination throughout the competition. Players such as Vasudevan Baskaran led the team with confidence and discipline. This gold medal remains India’s most recent Olympic hockey gold and is remembered as a proud moment in Indian sports history.

• Venue: Moscow, Soviet Union
• Final Match: India defeated Spain 4–3
• Captain: Vasudevan Baskaran
• Total Olympic Hockey Golds for India: 8
• Importance: Last Olympic gold won by India in men’s hockey till date