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The Indian Olympic Association has backed India's men's and women's hockey teams competing at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. P.T. Usha highlighted the tournament's importance ahead of the Asian Games and Los Angeles Olympics.

Goalkeeper Savita Punia believes India’s women’s hockey team has the confidence and ability to challenge the world’s best at the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup. She said the Nations Cup triumph has boosted morale and strengthened the team’s belief ahead of the tournament

Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete expressed confidence that India will win the upcoming FIH Women’s World Cup, citing momentum from their Nations Cup victory. She emphasised smart, attacking hockey, team unity, and the energy of young players as key strengths, while acknowledging nerves but stressing belief in her squad’s ability to bring home a medal.

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.

From the Asia Cup heartbreak to lifting the Nations Cup in New Zealand, the Indian women's hockey team has built strong momentum. Led by Salima Tete, India now turns its focus to Pool D at the 2026 FIH World Cup

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

Hockey India congratulated veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia for receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu. Punia, an all-time great with over 300 caps, dedicated the honour to her family and teammates for supporting her historic journey

Indian women's hockey team drag-flickers have credited Dutch great Taeke Taekema's specialised training camp for their improved penalty-corner conversion during the FIH Nations Cup triumph. India scored 13 penalty-corner goals, with Deepika finishing as the tournament's joint top-scorer

India secured a place in the semi-finals of the FIH Women’s Nations Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in Auckland. Captain Salima Tete and Lalremsiami scored for India, who remained unbeaten in Pool A with two wins from two matches

The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia for a four-match friendly series in Perth as part of preparations for the FIH Nations Cup 2025-26. Led by Salima Tete, the squad aims to build momentum against the eighth-ranked Australian side.

The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3, playing four matches in Perth as preparation for the FIH Women’s Nations Cup in New Zealand. The squad will also undergo specialised training ahead of the tournament.

Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita emphasised the importance of specialised training camps after an intensive session in Bengaluru. The camp focused on technical skills, tactics, and mental conditioning, helping players prepare for upcoming international tournaments

The Indian women’s hockey team ended their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw. After a tough start, India won their final two games and fought hard to secure a shootout win in the series finale, showcasing resilience

The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Argentina from April 13 to 17 for a four-match series at CeNARD, Buenos Aires. The tour offers vital match practice ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and Asian Games

The Indian women’s hockey team has been placed in Pool D alongside England, China and South Africa for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, with Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne expressing confidence in the team’s preparation and consistency ahead of the tournament.

Veteran forward Navneet Kaur emerged as a key figure in India’s successful campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, finishing as the third-highest scorer with four goals. Her standout performance included a hat-trick against Wales, earning her the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.

Hockey India has announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, to be held in Hyderabad from 8–14 March. India, led by captain Salima Tete, will face Uruguay, Scotland, and Wales in Pool B.

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team for winning silver at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 and the men’s cricket team for their victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, calling both performances a source of pride.

India suffered a 1-4 defeat to China in the Asia Cup final, missing out on direct qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup and will now play in the qualifiers

India and Japan played out a 1-1 draw in the Women’s Asia Cup Super 4s in Hangzhou. Beauty Dung Dung scored for India before Shiho Kobayakawa equalised late for Japan