[1] One of the gold medalists from West Germany team was Thomas Bach, who currently serves as President of the International Olympic Committee.

Great Britain and the Soviet Union each defeated Romania, 8–8 (59–52) and 9–7, respectively.

Italy defeated West Germany 9–7 to take the top spot in the group.

The first two rounds of matches left Poland and the United States at 2–0 apiece (advancing to the knockout rounds) and Hong Kong and Iran at 0–2 each (eliminating them).

Poland defeated the United States 9–2 to take the top spot in the group.