1983 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship

1983 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship
Tournament details
Host countryNetherlands
CityAmstelveen
Dates18–28 August
Teams12 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)Wagener Stadium
Tournament statistics
Matches played42
Goals scored189 (4.5 per match)
1978 (previous) (next) 1987

The 1983 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship was the fourth edition of the Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship, the quadrennial international men's field hockey championship of Europe organized by the European Hockey Federation.[1] It was held in Amstelveen, Netherlands from 18 to 28 August 1983.[2]

The hosts the Netherlands won their first title by defeating the Soviet Union 8–6 in penalty strokes after the match finished 2–2 after extra time. The defending champions West Germany won the bronze medal by defeating Spain 3–1.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Men Field Hockey IV EuroHockey (European Championship) 1983 Amsterdam (NED) 18-28.08 - Winner Netherlands". Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Field hockey - Men's Eurohockey Nations Championship - 1983 - Home". Retrieved 20 May 2020.