The six-nation event is scheduled to be played in December and mark the third time eight-time Olympic gold medallists India have played host after Chennai in 2005 and Madras in 1996.Reigning Olympic champions and 2010 Champions Trophy runners up Holland meanwhile, will stage the women's at the end of June next year. It will be the sixth Champions trophy to be played on Dutch soil.
A statement from the FIH said: "After the success of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup in March this year, the FIH has decided to return to India in 2011. Olympic and World Champion Netherlands will host the women’s FIH Champions Trophy next year, with the tournament being completed by the end of June 2011.
"For both FIH Champions Trophies, the exact dates and place will be decided in the coming weeks. The FIH will allocate its other World Level events for 2011 and the tournament from 2012 onwards in the coming months."
England men get their 2010 Champions Trophy campaign underway in just under two weeks. Munchengladbach, Germany will host this year's tournament.
Joining England on the roster are Spain, Germany, New Zealand, Holland and defending champions Australia.
Source http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/hockey/7902195/India-and-Holland-to-host-2011-Champions-Trophies.html
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