India's women's hockey team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Australia in the fourth and final friendly in Perth, but finished the four-match series level at 2-2. The tour provided valuable momentum ahead of the upcoming FIH Nations Cup
India will take on Italy in the semifinal of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers after finishing top of Pool B. With strong form and a better head-to-head record, the hosts aim to continue their run and reach the final
The Indian women’s hockey team began its FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Uruguay in Hyderabad. Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored as India dominated the contest