Hockey India has announced a 20-member Indian women's squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, with Salima Tete named captain. The team enters the tournament after an unbeaten title-winning campaign at the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams have intensified preparations at the national coaching camp in Bengaluru ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, with coaches Craig Fulton and Sjoerd Marijne expressing confidence about the squads' readiness
Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, a 23-year-old hockey player from Maharashtra, has become a key midfielder in the Indian women’s hockey team. Starting her journey from school-level Kho Kho, she rose through state and national tournaments to win the Junior Asia Cup in 2023.
The Austrian women’s hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to begin on March 8 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex. Austria, led by Johanna Czech, will face England, Italy and Korea in Pool A.
The England women’s hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from March 8–14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex. England will face Italy, Korea, and Austria in Pool A.
Hockey India has appointed Adoptrees as the Sustainability Partner for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad. The initiative will plant trees for every goal and penalty corner, promoting sustainability and creating a lasting environmental legacy across India
