HOCKEY SULTAN AZLAN SHAH CUP Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men’s field hockey tournament held every year in Malaysia, primarily at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh or in Kuala Lumpur. The tournament began in 1983, initially held once every two years but becoming an annual event from 1998 onwards. Named after the ninth King of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, this competition is one of the most prestigious in men’s field hockey. Inaugural Cup (1983) Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men’s field hockey tournament held every year in Malaysia, primarily at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh or in Kuala Lumpur. The tournament began in 1983, initially held once every two years but becoming an annual event from 1998 onwards. Named after the ninth King of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, this competition is one of the most prestigious in men’s field hockey. Second Edition (1985) The second edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in Ipoh, Malaysia, at Azlan Shah Stadium. The winner of that season was India, and the runner-up team was Malaysia. Pakistan finished at third position. Third Edition (1987) The third edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 1987 at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia. This tournament included six international teams. The champion of that season was Germany, who played against Pakistan in the finals. The third place was secured by England. Fourth Edition (1991) The fourth Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 1991 at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia. It included six international teams. The winning team was India. Runners-up were Pakistan, and third place was secured by South Korea. Fifth Edition (1994) The fifth edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 1994 in Penang, Malaysia. This tournament featured five international teams. The champions were England. The runner-up was Pakistan, and the third place was secured by Australia. Sixth Edition (1995) The sixth edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 1995 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This tournament featured six international teams. The champion of that season was India. The runner-up was Germany. Seventh Edition (1996) The seventh edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 1996 in Ipoh, Malaysia, at the Azlan Shah Stadium. This tournament featured six international teams. The champion of that season was Australia. The runner-up team was Germany, and the third place was secured by South Korea. Eighth Edition (1998) The eighth edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 1998 in Ipoh, Malaysia, at the Azlan Shah Stadium. This tournament featured six international teams. The champion of that season was Australia. The runner-up team was Germany, and the third place was secured by India. Ninth Edition (1999) The ninth edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup took place from 2 to 10 April 1999 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This tournament was particularly significant as it marked Pakistan’s first title in the history of the competition. The champion of that season was Pakistan. The runner-up team was South Korea. Pakistan defeated South Korea by 3-1. Tenth Edition (2000) The tenth edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 2000 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This tournament featured seven international teams. The champion of that season was Pakistan, and the runner-up team was South Korea. Pakistan defeated South Korea by 1-0. Eleventh Edition (2001) The 11th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 2001 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring seven international teams. The champion of that season was Germany, and the runner-up team was South Korea. Germany defeated South Korea by 3-2. Twelfth Edition (2003) The 12th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 2003 in Ipoh, Malaysia, featuring five international teams. The champion of that season was Pakistan, and the runner-up team was Germany. Pakistan defeated Germany by 1-0. Thirteenth Edition (2004) The 13th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring seven international teams. The champion of that season was Australia, and the runner-up team was Pakistan. Australia defeated Pakistan by 4-3. Fourteenth Edition (2005) The 14th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 2005 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring seven international teams. The winner of this season was Australia, and the runner-up team was South Korea. Australia defeated South Korea by 4-3. Fifteenth Edition (2006) The 15th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring eight international teams. The winner of this season was Netherlands, and the runner-up team was Australia. Netherlands defeated Australia by 6-2. Sixteenth Edition (2007) The 16th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held from May 5 to May 13, 2007, in Ipoh, Malaysia, featuring eight international teams. The winner of that season was Australia, and the runner-up team was Malaysia. Australia defeated Malaysia by 3-1. Seventeenth Edition (2008) The 17th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held in 2008 in Ipoh, Malaysia, featuring seven international teams. The champion of that season was Argentina, and the runner-up team was India. Argentina defeated India by 2-1. Eighteenth Edition (2009) The 18th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held from April 5 to April 12, 2009, in Ipoh, Malaysia. This tournament featured five international teams. The winner of that season was India, and the runner-up team was Malaysia. India defeated Malaysia by 3-1. Nineteenth Edition (2010) The 19th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was held from May 6 to May 16, 2010, in Ipoh, Malaysia. This tournament featured seven international teams. The winner of that season was India, and the runner-up was South Korea. Twentieth Edition (2011) The 20th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup took place from May 5 to May 15, 2011, in Ipoh, Malaysia. Seven international teams competed. The winner of that season was Australia, and the runner-up team was Pakistan. Australia defeated Pakistan