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India Current World Ranking: 6th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
Gold in 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964 and 1980, 5th in 1984, 6th in 1988, 7th in 1976, 1992 and 2000, 8th in 1996.
Goalkeepers: Devesh Chauhan, Bharat Chetri.
Full-backs: Kanwalpreet Singh, William Xalco, Ignace Tirkey.
Midfielders: Vikram Pillay, Len Aiyappa, Viren Rasquinha, Arjun Halappa, Baljit Singh Sani, Bimal Lakra.
Forwards: Gagan Ajit Singh, Sandeep Michael, Prabhjot Singh, Baljit Singh Dhillon, Tejbir Singh, Deepak Thakur.

Officials:
Coach: Rajinder Singh
Team Manager: K. Krishnamurthy
Medical Doctor: Dr. Joginder Singh
Physiotherapist: Sampath Kumar



Netherlands Current World Ranking: 2nd
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
Gold in 1996 and 2000, 2nd in 1928 and 1952, 3rd in 1936, 1948 and 1988, 4th in 1972, 1976 and 1992, 5th in 1968, 6th in 1984, 7th in 1964, 9th in 1960.
Players: Vogels Guus, Lomans Bram, Derikx Geert Jan, Jazet Erik, Derikx Rob, Evers Floris, Weide, van der Sander, Brouwer Ronald, Geeris Piet Hein, Taekema Taeke, Veering Klaas, Delmee Jeroen, Nooijer, de Teun, Klaver Karel, Reckers Rob, Brouwer Matthijs, Meijer Nick, Ho Egbert

Officials:
Coach: Terry Walsh
Team Manager: Ties Kruize
Stan-in Manager: Marc Benninga
Medical Doctor: Marc Benninga
Physiotherapist: Jan Stappenbelt



Pakistan Current World Ranking: 5th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
Gold in 1960, 1968 and 1984, 2nd in 1956, 1964 and 1972, 3rd in 1976 and 1992, 4th in 1948, 1952 and 2000, 5th in 1988, 6th in 1996.
Goal-keepers: Ahmad Alam, Salman Akbar
Full-backs: Sohail Abbas, Ali Raza, Zeeshan Ashraf
Mid-fielders: Ghazanfar Ali, Muhammad Saqlain, Dilawar Hussain, Waseem Ahmed, Adnan Maqsood
Forwards: Rehan Butt, Mudassir Ali Khan, Kashif Jawwad, Muhammad Nadeem (Cap), Saleem Khalid, Shakeel Abbasi and Shabbir Hussain

Officials:
Head Coach: Roelant Oltmans
Coach: Tahir Zaman
Goal-keeping Trainer: Roland Jenson
Video Analyst: Roberto Talentini
Physiotherapist: Derek Verder
Team manager: Muhammad Yousaf Baig



Great Britain Current World Ranking: 8th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
Gold in 1988, 2nd in 1948, 3rd in 1952 and 1984, 4th in 1956 and 1960, 6th in 1972, 1992 and 2000, 7th in 1996, 12th in 1968, Unclassified in 1964.
Players: Mason Simon, Lewis Jimi, Collins Jason, Garcia Russell, Parnham Craig, Stott Niall, Bertram Tom, Pearn Mark, Wallis Jimmy, Garrard Brett, Hawes Ben, Hall Danny, Johnson Mike, Jones Martin, Fordham Guy, Middleton Barry, Dunlop Graham, Moodie Graham

Officials:
Team Manager: David Whittle
Coach: Jason Lee
Medical Doctor: Mike Rossiter
Physiotherapist: Laura Hanna



Spain Current World Ranking: 9th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
2nd in 1980 and 1996, 3rd in 1960, 4th in 1964, 5th in 1992, 6th in 1968 and 1976, 7th in 1972, 8th in 1984, 9th in 1988 and 2000.
Players: Bernardino Herrera Casanueva, Santiago Freixa Escudé, Marc García-Cascón Sala, Francisco Fábregas Monegal, Miquel Codina Farriol, Juan Escarré Urueña (cap), Alex Fábregas Carne, Pol Amat Escudé, Eduard Tubau Cutal, Alberto Esteban Velázquez, Ramón Alegre Biosca, Josep Sánchez Galobardes, Victor Sojo Giménez, Xavier Ribas Centelles, Albert Sala Moreno, Rodrigo Garza Barbero, Francisco Cortés Juncosa, David Alegre Biosca

Officials:
Coach: Maurits Hendriks
Team Manager: Jordi Oliva
Stan-in Manager: Daniel Martín, Toon Siepman
Physical Trainer: Anton Figuls
Medical Doctor: Emilio Sánchez
Physiotherapist: Moisés Llopart
Video Operator: Guillermo Gil



Malaysia Current World Ranking: 10th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
8th in 1972 and 1976, 9th in 1956 and 1992, 10th in 1984, 11th in 1996 and 2000, 15th in 1968, Unclassified in 1964.
Goalkeepers: Roslan Jamaluddin, S. Kumar
Defenders: K. Gobinathan, S. Kuhan, Madzli Ikmar, Nor Azlan Bakar, Sukri Mutalib, K. Logan Raj, Amin Rahim. Midfield: S. Shanker, Jiwa Mohan, K. Keevan Raj, Azlan Misron. Forwards: Norazlan Rahim, Riduan Nasir, Ismail Abu, Tajol Rosli, Chua Boon Huat

Officials:
Coach: Paul Lissek
2nd Coach: Yahya Atan
Team Manager: Zulkifli Abbas
2nd Team Manager: Arulselvaraj Anthonisami
Coordinator: George Koshy
Physical Trainer: Anton Figuls
Medical Doctor: Ramlan Aziz
Physiotherapist: Mokhtar Lassim
Masseur: Wang De Gang



New Zealand Current World Ranking: 11th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
Gold in 1976, 5th in 1960, 6th in 1956, 7th in 1968 and 1984, 8th in 1992, 9th in 1972, Unclassified in 1964.
Players: Ryan Archibald, Dean Couzins, Dion Gosling, Wayne McIndoe, Dharmesh Puna, Simon Towns (captain), Paul Woolford, Gareth Brooks, Hayden Shaw, Blair Hopping, David Kosoof, Darren Smith (vice-captain), Lloyd Stephenson, Phillip Burrows, James Nation, Umesh Parag, Mitesh Patel, Kyle Pontifex.

Officials:
Coach: Kevin Towns
Team Manager: Arvind Jasmat
Stan-in Manager: Charlie Oscroft
Physiotherapist: Gavin d' Souza
Video Operator: Casey Henwood



Japan Current World Ranking: 12th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
2nd in 1932, 7th in 1936, 13th in 1968, 14th in 1960, Unclassified in 1964.
Players: Takahashi Jun and Nobui Yasuhiro (Goalkeepers), Yamabori Takahiko, Iwadate Naoya, Asai Kenji, Furusato Ryuji, Takahashi akira, Katayama Kenichi (capt), Tobita Naohiko, Ozawa Kazuyuki, Takehara Atsushi, Hokaze Daisuke, Hirata Akihiko, Fukuoka Takaya, Ito Mitsuru, Kikkawa Yasuhiro, Yoshida Kazuo, Hibi Yoshihiro

Officials:
Coach: Yamanaka Manabu
Team Manager: Nagai Toichi
Stan-in Manager: Koichi Okabe
Physiotherapist: Fukasawa Tomoaki



South Africa Current World Ranking: 13th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
10th in 1996.
Players: Staniforth Dave (gk), Hibbert Chris (gk), Forbes Ken, Jackson Craig (capt), Fulton Craig, Jacobs Bruce, Clark Gregg, Evans Iain, Smith Emile, Abrahams Clyde, Evans Steve, Rose-innes Eric, Bam Marvin, Basson Reece, Denne Wayne, Symons Ian, Ravenscroft Ryan, Nicol Greg

Officials:
Coach: Paul Revington
2nd Coach: Michael Sacke
Team Manager: Dave Carr
Physiotherapist: John Jutzen



Belgium Current World Ranking: 14th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
3rd in 1920, 4th in 1928, 5th in 1948, 7th in 1956, 8th in 1952, 9th in 1936, 1964, 1968 and 1976, 10th in 1972, 11th in 1960.
Players: Degreve Cedric (gk), Leroy Manu (gk), Reckinger Xavier, Renaer Thierry, Letier Xavier-Charles (cap), Vandeweghe Loic, Brule Jean-Philippe, Van den balck Thomas, Luycx Maxime, Dewever Mike, Vandeweghe Charles, Dijkshoorn Dennis, Petre Gilles, Goldberg Philippe, Coudron Marc, Brooke Xavier, Houssein Patrice, Toussaint Jerome

Officials:
Coach: Gilles Bonnet
Team Manager: Jacques Lechat
Stand-in Manager: Patrick Serruys
Medical Doctor: Pierre-Yves Buchet
Physiotherapist: Luc Evers



Canada Current World Ranking: 15th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
10th in 1984 and 2000, 11th in 1988.
Players: Michael Mahood (GK), Jon MacKinnon (GK), Mike Oliver, Robin D’Abreo, Steve Davis, Ken Pereira, Wayne Fernandes, Peter Short, David Jameson, Rob Short (Cap), Ronnie Jagday, Sean Campbell, Scott Sandison, Paul Wettlaufer, Ranjeev Deol, Ravi Kahlon, Connor Grimes, Sukwinder Singh

Officials:
Coach: Gene Muller
Asst. Coach: Louis Mendonca and Giles Wheatley
Team Manager: Dave Bissett
Medical Doctor: Dr. Navin Prasad
Physiotherapist: Kevin Stoll



Poland Current World Ranking: 17th
(December 2003)
Olympic Finish:
4th in 1980, 6th in 1952, 11th in 1972, 12th in 1960 and 2000.
Players: Matuszak Arkadiusz, Dutkiewicz Tomasz, Juszczak Miroslaw, Kluczynski Miroslaw, Wladyslak Sebastian, Grotowski Marcian, Juszczak Zbigniew, Rachwalski Dariusz, Grotowski Robert, Nyckowiak Marcin, Trzaskawka Marcin, Choczaj Slawomir, Choczaj Tomasz, Mikula Piotr, Mikula Artur, Górny Tomasz, Marcinkowski Tomasz. Kmlec Krzysztof

Officials:
Coach: Jóskowiak Jerzy
Team Manager: Witczak Krzysztof
Stand-in Manager: Gluszkowski Bogumil
Medical Doctor: Niciejewski Krzysztof
Physiotherapist: Wizor Dariusz


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