Hungary competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

[1] In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Hungary entered one man and one woman.

Hungary finished top of the fencing medal table with eight in total: two gold, four silver, and two bronze.

Losses to Romania and West Germany put Hungary into last place in the division.

Lajos Papp won bronze in the 300 m rifle, three positions event.