FIH Hockey World Cup: Korean women’s hockey team arrives in Hyderabad

The Korea and Wales women’s hockey teams have landed in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from March 8 to 14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex.

Hyderabad: The Korea and Wales women’s hockey teams have touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers to be held at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex here from March 8 to 14.

The eight-nation tournament will determine three qualifying spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Led by Captain Lee Yuri, Korea brings the experience of nine previous World Cup campaigns, aiming to return to the world stage and challenge their best-ever finish (Bronze, 1990). Meanwhile, Wales arrives fresh off a runner-up finish at the 2025 EuroHockey Championship II, fiercely chasing their first World Cup appearance since 1983.

Korea are in Pool A, along with England, Italy and Austria, while Wales are in Pool B with India, Scotland and Uruguay.