Question: Which of the following team has won the 2016 Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy?
(a) India
(b) England
(c) Australia
(d) Germany
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- From 10 to17 June 2016; Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy-2016 was held in London, United Kingdom.
- It was a 36th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy for men.
- Final standings of the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy 2016 is as follows,1: Australia, 2: India,3: Germany, 4: Great Britain, 5: Belgium, 6: Korea
- In the final match held on 17 June 2016 Australia defeated India by 3-1 to win Gold.
- In the final match played at London (United Kingdom), both teams in regulation period (60 Minutes) failed to score goals. However in the penalty shootout Australia managed to defeated India by scoring 3 goals to 1 goal.
- India settled for silver after losing to Australia in penalty shootout.
- Defending champions Germany defeated England 1-0 to win the bronze medal.
- Belgium defeated South Korea with the score of 4-3 to secure fifth position in the Championship.
- This was 14th Champions Trophy title for Australia.
- This was best ever Champions Trophy performance of India.
- India’s previous best performance in the Champions Trophy was a bronze medal in 1982.
- Awards:
- Top Goalscorer: Marco Miltkau (4 goals)(Germany)
- Player of the Tournament: Tobias Hauke(Germany)
- Goalkeeper of the Tournament: George Pinner(United Kingdom)
- Young Player of the Tournament: Harmanpreet Singh(India)
Reference:
http://www.fih.ch/events/champions-trophy/2016-mens-champions-trophy/
http://stats.fih.ch/#men
http://fih.ch/events/champions-trophy/2016-mens-champions-trophy/news/hero-hockey-champions-trophy-2016-australia-break-indian-hearts-in-final/
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/mens-hockey-champions-trophy-2016-bronze-medal-match-great-britain-vs-germany-where-watch-1565934