1996 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy Explained

Tournament:1996 Men's Hockey
Champions Trophy
Other Titles:Kuber Champions Trophy
Country:India
City:Madras
Dates:7–15 December
Venues:Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
Teams:6
Count:3
Matches:18
Goals:74
Top Scorer: Christoph Bechmann
Top Scorer Goals:5
Previous Year:1995
Previous Tournament:1995 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy
Next Year:1997
Next Tournament:1997 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy

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

Pool

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Classification

Final

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Singh . Pargat . Pargat Singh . Winning first match is vital . 18 October 2018 . The Indian Express . 7 December 1996 . https://web.archive.org/web/19970422141002/http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19961207/34250792.html . 22 April 1997.
  2. Web site: Ganesan . Uthra . Meddle Path . The Indian Express . 18 October 2018 . en-gb . 26 April 2008.
  3. Web site: Champions Trophy 1996. FIH.
  4. News: India to host '96 Champions Trophy . The Indian Express . 25 April 1994.