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.

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