Basketball at the 1972 Summer Olympics Basketball at the 1972 Summer Olympics Basketball contests at the 1972 Summer Olympics took place at Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle in Munich, Germany from August 27 to September 9. The Soviet Union won the gold medal, after a controversial gold medal game against the United States. This was the first time the USA did not win a gold medal since the sport's introduction into the Olympics in 1936. The bronze was won by Cuba, the only Olympic medal they have won in basketball. † – Medals refused by the team Automatic qualifications were granted to the host country and the first four places
Hungary at the 1972 Summer Olympics and eighth places, losing 19-18. Men's Team Competition: Three male pentathletes represented Hungary in 1972. András Balczó won an individual gold while the team won silver. Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition: Alternate Member: Peter Kelemen Nine shooters represented Hungary in 1972. Lajos Papp won bronze in the 300 m rifle, three positions event. Men's 100m Frbeestyle Men's 200m Freestyle Hungary at the 1972 Summer Olympics Hungary competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 232 competitors, 187 men and 45 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports. In the first modern archery competition at the