Field handball was a demonstration sport at the 1952 Summer Olympics. It would become an official sport 20 years later at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
A single match between the men's teams of Sweden and Denmark was held, which Sweden won by 19–11.
Match
The match was played in rainy conditions.
Players All participants were awarded a commemorative medal.
Sweden Rune Nilsson (GK) Rolf Zachrisson Sven Schönberger Åke Norén Hans Olsson Lars Olsson Olle Juthage Sten Åkerstedt Stig Nilsson Evert Sjunnesson Rune Lindqvist
Denmark Skjold Bjørn (GK) Gustav Volder Poul Winge Jørgen Larsen Erik Christensen Viggo Larsen Jørn Tillegreen Mogens Nielsen Svend Aage Madsen Poul Rask Erik Eigaard
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