1996 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy

1996 Men's Hockey
Champions Trophy
Kuber Champions Trophy
Tournament details
Host countryIndia
CityMadras
Dates7–15 December
Teams6
VenueMayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
Final positions
Champions Netherlands (3rd title)
Runner-up Pakistan
Third place Germany
Tournament statistics
Matches played18
Goals scored74 (4.11 per match)
Top scorerGermany Christoph Bechmann (5 goals)
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The 1996 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy, also known as the Kuber Champions Trophy for sponsorship reasons,[1][2] was the 18th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy men's field hockey tournament. It was held from 7–15 December 1996 in the newly built Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Madras, India.[3]

Host selection

India won the right to host the competition after Spain, the other contender, withdrew their bid in April 1994. The Asian Hockey Federation was tasked to monitor the competition by the International Hockey Federation.[4]

Results

All times are India Standard Time (UTC+05:30)

Pool

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Netherlands 5 3 2 0 10 3 +7 11
 Pakistan 5 3 1 1 13 10 +3 10
 Germany 5 3 0 2 12 11 +1 9
 India 5 2 1 2 10 7 +3 7
 Australia 5 0 2 3 6 12 −6 2
 Spain 5 0 2 3 6 14 −8 2
Source:

Classification

Fifth and sixth place

Third and fourth place

Final

Final standings

  1.  Netherlands
  2.  Pakistan
  3.  Germany
  4.  India
  5.  Spain
  6.  Australia

References

  1. ↑ Singh, Pargat (7 December 1996). "Winning first match is vital". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 22 April 1997. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  2. ↑ Ganesan, Uthra (26 April 2008). "Meddle Path". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Champions Trophy 1996". FIH.
  4. ↑ "India to host '96 Champions Trophy". The Indian Express. 25 April 1994.
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