CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The tournament is named after the ninth Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, a supporter of field hockey. Since 2007 the tournament has been held at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Perak.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Malaysia. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual invitational international men’s field hockey tournament held in Malaysia. It began in 1983 as a biennial contest.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 2022 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was the 29th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. It was held in Ipoh, Malaysia from 1 until 10 November. The number of teams for this year’s cup is the same as last edition’s tournament where six teams competed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hockey- Malaysia beats South Korea 3-2 lift the maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2022 trophy, scores, results. The 29th edition of Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2022 event was played in its traditional Venue in Ipoh, from November 1st to 10th Nov.

Detailed explanation-5: -World champions Australia have lifted the coveted 27th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah cup 2018 in Ipoh, Malaysia on March 10,2018. In the final, they beat defending champions England by a narrow 2−1 margin. With this, Australia has now won the prestigious tournament for the 10th time.