The 1997 SAFF Gold Cup was held in Kathmandu, Nepal between 4 and 13 September.

[1] India won the championship after defeating the Maldives 5–1 in the final.

[2][3][4] There were 29 goals scored in 10 matches, for an average of 2.9 goals per match.

6 goals 4 goals 3 goals 2 goals 1 goal 1 own goal