It took place at Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle in Munich, Germany from August 27 to September 9.

The Soviet Union controversially won the gold medal game against the United States.

[1][2] This was the first time that the USA did not win a gold medal since the sport's introduction into the Olympics at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games.

[3] Another controversy was suspension of Mickey Coll after a positive drug test.

Automatic qualifications were granted to the host country and the first four places at the previous tournament.