Following the Indian men hockey team’s silver medal winning performance at the Champions Trophy in London, they now jumped two places to fifth spot in the latest rankings, issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
World Cup holders and Champions Trophy winners Australia remained at the top of the men’s rankings while Netherlands, the Olympic and World Champions held on to top spot in the women’s rankings.
There is no change in the men’s top three nations, with Netherlands ranked second and Germany third. While England (and Great Britain) remain fourth.
In the women’s rankings, Argentina’s stunning title success at the Champions Trophy keeps them in 2nd spot.
Australia and New Zealand remain in third and fourth place respectively, but fifth place is now held by USA.
