The 2009 Men's EuroHockey Nations Challenge I was the third edition of the Men's EuroHockey Nations Challenge I, the third level of the European field hockey Championships organized by the European Hockey Federation. It was held from 25 to 31 July 2009 in Zagreb, Croatia.
The tournament also served as a qualifier for the 2011 Men's EuroHockey Championship II, with the finalists, Ukraine and Sweden, qualifying.
The 15 games in the tournament witnessed 81 goals being scored.
Qualified teams The following seven teams, shown with pre-tournament world rankings, competed in the tournament. DatesEventLocationQuotasQualifiers9—12 September 20072007 EuroHockey Nations TrophyLisbon, Portugal2 (33) (26)9–15 September 20072007 EuroHockey Challenge IKazan, Russia4 (40) (44) (48) (51)9–15 September 20072007 EuroHockey Challenge IIPredanovci, Slovenia1 (50)Total7
Results All times are local (UTC+2).
Preliminary round Pool A
Pool B
Fifth to seventh place classification Pool C The points obtained in the preliminary round against the other team are taken over.
First to fourth place classification
Semi-finals
Third place game
Final
Final standings Rank Team4567
Promoted to the EuroHockey Championship II
See also 2009 Men's EuroHockey Nations Challenge II 2009 Men's EuroHockey Nations Trophy
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