The Indian women’s hockey team departed for Europe to begin its final preparations for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. The squad will play two practice matches against Germany before moving to the Netherlands ahead of its tournament opener against China on August 16.
India defeated England 3-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Defender Sanjay earned Player of the Match honours as India's disciplined defence and composed shoot-out display secured the bonus point in London
Manpreet Singh became India's most-capped hockey player after making his 413th international appearance during the FIH Hockey Pro League match against Germany. Hockey India announced a Rs 10 lakh reward as the veteran midfielder surpassed Dilip Tirkey's long-standing record
Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India defeated Wales 4–1 in a Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, strengthening their chances of reaching the final ahead of their clash with Italy.
Her medal-winning outings include Gold at the 2017 Women’s Asia Cup, Silver at the 2018 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Silver at the Women’s Asia Cup Gongshu 2025
Speaking after the bronze-medal match, the former Australian Olympian attributed the team’s success to the hard work put in by everyone in the last one and half year.
