2016 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy Explained

Tournament:2016 Women's Hockey
Champions Trophy
Size:150
Dates:18–26 June
Country:United Kingdom
City:London
Venues:Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Teams:6
Count:7
Matches:18
Goals:70
Top Scorer: Carla Rebecchi
Top Scorer Goals:7
Best Player: Carla Rebecchi
Best Goalkeeper: Joyce Sombroek
Previous Year:2014
Previous Tournament:2014 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy
Next Year:2018
Next Tournament:2018 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy

The 2016 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 22nd edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy for women. It was held between 18 and 26 June 2016 in London, United Kingdom.[1]

thumb|Argentina, championsArgentina won the tournament for a record seventh time after defeating the Netherlands 2–1 in the final.[2]

Format

After three editions with two different formats, it was decided to go back to the same one used until the 2010 edition which consisted of a six-team, round robin tournament.

Qualification

A change in the qualification process was decided, similar to the one used until 2010. Alongside the host nation, the last Olympic, World Cup and World League champions qualify automatically as well as the winner of the 2014 Champions Challenge I. The remaining spot will be nominated by the FIH Executive Board, making a total of 6 competing teams. If teams qualify under more than once criteria, the additional teams will be invited by the FIH Executive Board as well.[3]

Umpires

Below are the umpires appointed by the International Hockey Federation:

Results

All times are local (UTC+1).[4]

Pool

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Classification

Final

Statistics

Goalscorers

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIH unveils event hosts for 2015-2018 cycle. FIH. 8 November 2013. 8 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Argentina claim record seventh Champions Trophy title. 27 June 2016. 26 June 2016. FIH.
  3. Web site: Qualification Criteria for the Hockey Champions Trophy 2016 . International Hockey Federation. FIH.ch. 24 June 2014. 12 May 2014.
  4. Web site: FIH confirms teams and schedule for women's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016. 3 February 2016. fih.ch.