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2008 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy

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Host country
  
Germany

Teams
  
6

Champions
  
Argentina (2nd title)

City
  
Mönchengladbach

Venue(s)
  
Warsteiner HockeyPark

Runner-up
  
Germany

2008 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy

The 2008 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 16th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy for women. It was held between 17–25 May 2008 in Mönchengladbach, Germany.

Contents

Argentina won the tournament after 7 years for the second time after defeating Germany 6–2 in the final.

Teams

Teams participating as announced by International Hockey Federation (FIH):

  •  Netherlands (Defending champions and champions of 2006 World Cup)
  •  Germany (Host nation and champions of 2004 Summer Olympics)
  •  Australia (Second in 2006 World Cup)
  •  Argentina (Third in 2006 World Cup)
  •  Japan (Fifth in 2006 World Cup)
  •  China (Host of 2008 Summer Olympics)
  • Umpires

    Below are the 8 umpires appointed by the International Hockey Federation:

    Results

    All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00)

    Pool

         Advanced to final

    Final standings

    1.  Argentina
    2.  Germany
    3.  Netherlands
    4.  China
    5.  Australia
    6.  Japan

    References

    2008 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy Wikipedia