Field handball was a demonstration sport at the1952 Summer Olympics. It would become an official sport 20 years later at the1972 Summer Olympics.
A single match between the men's teams of Sweden and Denmark was held, which Sweden won by 19–11.
| 30 July 1952 19:45 | Sweden  | 19 – 11 |  Denmark | Attendance: 13,175 Referees: Siegfried Perrey(FRG) Goal umpires: Martti Pohjola and Lars Sumelius Linesmen: Jaakko Tuominen and Unto Repo |
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The match was played in rainy conditions.
All participants were awarded a commemorative medal.
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