Handball at the 1972 Summer Olympics
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | West Germany |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 5 host cities) |
| Dates | 30 August – 10 September 1972 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Yugoslavia (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Czechoslovakia |
| Third place | Romania |
| Fourth place | East Germany |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 44 |
| Goals scored | 1,428 (32.45 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Gheorghe Gruia (37 goals) |
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Handball at the 1972 Summer Olympics was the second appearance of the sport at the Olympics, returning to the Olympic program after a 36-year absence. The competition was for men only and it was contested by sixteen teams.