The 1980 Moscow Olympics was the last time the Indian men’s hockey team won gold at the quadrennial showpiece. India had previously won the title at the 1928 Amsterdam, 1932 Los Angeles, 1936 Berlin, 1948 London, 1952 Helsinki, 1956 Melbourne, and 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Boxers who reach the quota bout round but fail to win a quota place at the World Championships will receive direct entry to the Asian Qualifiers.