Roller hockey at the 1992 Summer Olympics
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Roller hockey (quad)
was one of three demonstration sport
s included in the official Olympic programme of the 1992 Summer Olympics
, held in Barcelona
. This sport's widespread popularity and the existence of top-level competitive teams in Catalonia
(such as FC Barcelona
and Reus Deportiu Hockey) prompted the Organizing Committee to suggest its inclusion in the Olympic programme.
The sport was held from July 26 to August 7, 1992 and it consisted of a single event for men and was contested in four venues in Catalonia: Vic
, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
, Reus
and Barcelona. A total of 12 nations entered a team, for a total of 120 players. The biggest contenders, Spain
, Italy
, Portugal
and Argentina
all finished in the first four places, with the Portuguese team (world champions from the 1991 Rink Hockey World Championship) failing to reach the podium and Argentina winning the final match against the Spanish hosts.
In a preliminary round
, the teams were divided into two groups according to the results of the 1991 Rink Hockey World Championship, held in Portugal. Group A games were played at the Pavelló del Club Patí Vic, in Vic, while Group B games were played at the Pavelló de l'Ateneu de Sant Sadurní, in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. The best three teams of each group advanced to the semi-finals
, which were played as a six-team group stage, at the Pavelló d'Esports, in Reus. In the end, the top two teams played each other in the final and the third and fourth placed teams played each other in a bronze medal match, at the Palau Blaugrana
.
Roller hockey (Quad)
Roller Hockey is a team sport that enjoys significant popularity in a number of Latin countries. Depending on territories, it is also known as Hóquei em Patins, International Style Ball hockey, Rink Hockey or Hardball Hockey. Roller Hockey was a demonstration rollersport in the 1992 Summer...
was one of three demonstration sport
Demonstration sport
A demonstration sport is a sport which is played to promote itself, most commonly during the Olympic Games, but also at other sporting events.Demonstration sports were officially introduced in 1912 Summer Olympics, when Sweden decided to include glima, traditional Icelandic wrestling, in the...
s included in the official Olympic programme of the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
, held in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
. This sport's widespread popularity and the existence of top-level competitive teams in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
(such as FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
and Reus Deportiu Hockey) prompted the Organizing Committee to suggest its inclusion in the Olympic programme.
The sport was held from July 26 to August 7, 1992 and it consisted of a single event for men and was contested in four venues in Catalonia: Vic
Vic
Vic is the capital of the comarca of Osona, in the Barcelona Province, Catalonia, Spain. Vic's location, only 69 km far from Barcelona and 60 km from Girona, has made it one of the most important towns in central Catalonia.-History:...
, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Penedès in Spain, and the centre of production of a sparkling wine known as cava. It is situated in the north-east of the Penedès Depression at the confluence of the Avernó river and the Anoia river...
, Reus
Reus
Reus is the capital of the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. The area has always been an important producer of wines and spirits, and gained continental importance at the time of the Phylloxera plague...
and Barcelona. A total of 12 nations entered a team, for a total of 120 players. The biggest contenders, Spain
Spain at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Spain was the host nation for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. The Games were quite exceptional for Spain because their athletes were competing not only in their home country, but also in the home city of IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch....
, Italy
Italy at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Gold:* Pierpaolo Ferrazzi — Canoeing, Men's K1 Kayak Slalom Singles* Fabio Casartelli — Cycling, Men's Individual Road Race* Giovanni Lombardi — Cycling, Men's Points Race* Giovanna Trillini — Fencing, Women's Foil Individual Competition...
, Portugal
Portugal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Portugal competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.A delegation with a current record number of one hundred competitors participated in sixteen sports but, ironically, no medal was conquered...
and Argentina
Argentina at the 1992 Summer Olympics
-Medalists:- Athletics :- Boxing:Key:*RSCH = Referee stopped contest due to head injury- Flatwater:- Slalom:- Track :SprintsPursuitsTime trialsPoints races- Diving:Women- Fencing :Men’s Competition...
all finished in the first four places, with the Portuguese team (world champions from the 1991 Rink Hockey World Championship) failing to reach the podium and Argentina winning the final match against the Spanish hosts.
In a preliminary round
Roller hockey at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Preliminary round
The preliminary round of the 1992 Summer Olympics roller hockey competition was played between 26 and 30 July, consisting of a group stage with two groups of six teams. The teams distribution into the groups was performed as per the results at the 1991 Rink Hockey World Championship...
, the teams were divided into two groups according to the results of the 1991 Rink Hockey World Championship, held in Portugal. Group A games were played at the Pavelló del Club Patí Vic, in Vic, while Group B games were played at the Pavelló de l'Ateneu de Sant Sadurní, in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. The best three teams of each group advanced to the semi-finals
Roller hockey at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Semi-finals
The semi-finals of the 1992 Summer Olympics roller hockey competition were staged between 1 and 5 August at the Pavelló d'Esports de Reus, in Reus. At this phase, a new group included the six teams which advanced from the preliminary round groups – Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal...
, which were played as a six-team group stage, at the Pavelló d'Esports, in Reus. In the end, the top two teams played each other in the final and the third and fourth placed teams played each other in a bronze medal match, at the Palau Blaugrana
Palau Blaugrana
Palau Blaugrana is an arena in Barcelona, Catalonia , belonging to FC Barcelona . The 7,585 seating capacity arena is home to the basketball, handball, roller hockey, and futsal divisions of FC Barcelona...
.
Final standings
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Group A
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 8 |
| 2. | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 8 |
| 3. | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 9 |
| 4. | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 27 |
| 5. | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 28 |
| 6. | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 95 |
Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 4 |
| 2. | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 12 |
| 3. | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 24 |
| 4. | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 17 |
| 5. | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
| 6. | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 42 |
Semi-finals
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 8 |
| 2. | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 9 |
| 3. | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 12 |
| 4. | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 19 |
| 5. | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 20 |
| 6. | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
- Key: Pts – points; Pld – matches played; W – win; D – draw; L – lost; GF – goals for; GA – goals against
Bronze medal match
Gold medal match
See also
- HockeyHockeyHockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
- Roller hockey (Quad)Roller hockey (Quad)Roller Hockey is a team sport that enjoys significant popularity in a number of Latin countries. Depending on territories, it is also known as Hóquei em Patins, International Style Ball hockey, Rink Hockey or Hardball Hockey. Roller Hockey was a demonstration rollersport in the 1992 Summer...
- FIRS - International Roller Sports FederationInternational Roller Sports FederationThe International Roller Sports Federation or Fédération Internationale de Roller Sports is the world governing body for roller sports, including rink hockey, inline hockey, Inline speed skating and artistic roller skating...