The 2016 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 22nd edition of the

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for women. It was held between 18 and 26 June 2016 in

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, United Kingdom. Argentina, champions

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won the tournament for a record seventh time after defeating the

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2–1 in the final.

Format

After three editions with two different formats, it was decided to go back to the same one used until the 2010 edition which consisted of a six-team, round robin tournament.

Qualification

A change in the qualification process was decided, similar to the one used until 2010. Alongside the host nation, the last Olympic, World Cup and World League champions qualify automatically as well as the winner of the 2014 Champions Challenge I. The remaining spot will be nominated by the FIH Executive Board, making a total of 6 competing teams. If teams qualify under more than once criteria, the additional teams will be invited by the FIH Executive Board as well. * (Host nation) * (Champions of the

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and the

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) * (Champions of the 2014–15 World League) * (Winner of 2014 Champions Challenge I) * (Invited by the FIH Executive Board) * (Invited by the FIH Executive Board)

Umpires

Below are the umpires appointed by the

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: *Claire Adenot (FRA) *Frances Block (GBR) *Elena Eskina (RUS) *Kelly Hudson (NZL) *Michelle Joubert (RSA) *Stephanie Judefind (USA) *Kylie Seymour (AUS) *Emi Yamada (JPN) *Carolina de la Fuente (ARG) *Video Umpire: Dino Willox (AUS)

Results

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)''.

Pool

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Classification

Fifth and sixth place

Third and fourth place

Final

Awards

Statistics

Final standings

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Goalscorers

References

External links

Official website
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