Question: Who won “The Sultan of Johor Cup-2015”?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Britain
(d) Malaysia
Ans (c)
Related facts:
- The fifth edition of The Sultan of Johor Cup under-21 field hockey tournament held at Johor Bahru, Malaysia between 11-18 October 2015.
- Great Britain on 18 October 2015 defeated Indian junior men’s hockey team and captured Sultan of Johor Cup at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.
- Great Britain defeated defending champions India by 4-3 in penalty shootout in the final after the match had ended 2-2 in regulation time.
- The remaining four participating team, Malaysia, Argentina, Australia and Pakistan retains 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th position respectively.
- Other Awards
- Fair Play Award: Australia
- Top Goal Scorer: Luke Taylor of Great Britain (10 goals)
- Best Goalkeeper: Chris Wyver of Great Britain
- Best Player: Harjeet Singh of India
- India’s captain was Harjit Singh and Coach was Harendra Singh, Romeo James and Samir dad.
- Established in 2011 India is most successful team in the tournament and has won it for two times in 2013 and 2014.
Reference:
http://www.sultanjohorcup.com.my/index.php/team-lists
http://www.sultanjohorcup.com.my/index.php/team-lists