2012 Olympic Games (men), London
2012 Olympic Games (men), London
(Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

The FIH today confirmed the eighth and final team for the FIH Champions Trophy to be held in Melbourne, Australia, December 1-9 will be Pakistan.

Pakistan was given the second invitational spot by the FIH Executive Board. The decision was made at the latest meeting of the Board, which concluded yesterday. India is the second men’s national team that was granted an invitation spot in the tournament.

The two will join Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand in the first top-tier men’s event following the 2012 Olympic Games.