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| Host country | Pakistan | ||
| City | Karachi | ||
| Dates | 9-16 January | ||
| Teams | 6 | ||
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The 1981 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy' was the third edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy men's field hockey tournament. It took place from 9-16 January in Karachi, Pakistan and was won by the Netherlands national team - the first of eight trophies to date.