1997 SAFF Gold Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Nepal |
| Dates | 4–13 September |
| Teams | 6 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | India (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Maldives |
| Third place | Pakistan |
| Fourth place | Sri Lanka |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 29 (2.9 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | IM Vijayan (6 goals) |
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All statistics correct as of 30 March 2019. | |
The 1997 SAFF Gold Cup was held in Kathmandu, Nepal between 4 and 13 September. India won the championship after defeating the Maldives 5–1 in the final.