CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hero Hockey Champions Trophy 2016 held in which city
A
New York
B
London
C
Mumbai
D
Sydney
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It was held between 10 and 17 June 2016 in London, United Kingdom. Australia won the tournament for a record fourteenth time after defeating India 3–1 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw.

Detailed explanation-2: -Australia won the 2016 Champions Trophy Men’s Hockey tournament defeating India in the finals in London. The tournament was held between 10 to 17 June 2016 in London, United Kingdom. Australia holds the record by winning fourteenth time after defeating India 3 – 1 in the final on a penalty shoot-out after a 0 – 0 draw.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pakistan won the first FIH Hockey World Cup, beating hosts Spain 1-0 in the final.

Detailed explanation-4: -India, meanwhile, have struggled in the competition. Despite being record eight-time Olympic champions, the Indian hockey team only managed to win one World Cup title. India’s solitary triumph came in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur under the captaincy of Ajit Pal Singh.

Detailed explanation-5: -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. Argentina won the tournament for a record seventh time after defeating the Netherlands 2–1 in the final.

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