Japan competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 184 competitors, 148 men and 36 women, took part in 113 events in 21 sports.

Medalists

Archery

In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Japan entered three men and one woman. Their highest placing competitor was Yoshiko Akayama, at 17th place in the women's competition. Men's Individual Competition: Women's Individual Competition:

Athletics

Men's 5000 metres Men's High Jump

Basketball

Boxing

Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)

Canoeing

Cycling

Three cyclists represented Japan in 1972.

Diving

Men's 3m Springboard Men's 10m Platform Women's 3m Springboard Women's 10m Platform

Equestrian

Fencing

Five fencers, all men, represented Japan in 1972.

Gymnastics

Handball

Judo

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Japan in 1972. Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition:

Rowing

Men's Single Sculls

Sailing

Men's Finn: Men's Flying Dutchman:

Shooting

Six male shooters represented Japan in 1972.

Swimming

Volleyball

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling

Badminton (demonstration sports)

Men's Doubles: Women's Singles: Mixed Doubles: