LONDON: Germany will come back to the scene of their Olympic triumph four years prior as they get ready during the current year's Rio Games at the Champions Trophy in London in June.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) affirmed on Tuesday that the week-long competition, initially planned for Argentina, will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park beginning on June 10.
Germany's men, who will be offering for a cap trap of Olympic titles in August having additionally won gold in Beijing, will be joined by Australia, Belgium, Britain, India and South Korea.
Germany will open their battle against India on June 10 when Britain face Australia in a rehash of the bronze award match at London 2012 which Australia won 3-1.The ladies' Champions Trophy will occur in the same venue the prior week.
The men's occasion was changed to London after the FIH scratched off its agreement with the Argentine Hockey Confederation over a question about TV rights contracts and sponsorship. The 2018 ladies' World Cup will likewise be facilitated at London's Olympic Park.
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