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 women’s squad for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. Led by Salima Tete, the team enters the tournament after a productive Australia tour and will face the United States, Japan and Uruguay in Pool A.
Australia defeated India 2-1 in the opening match of the four-game women’s hockey friendly series in Perth. Navneet Kaur gave India an early lead, but Abby Wilson’s two penalty-corner goals in the second half sealed victory for the hosts
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
Led by Navneet Kaur, the Indian women’s hockey team will take on Argentina in a four-match tour, aiming to fine-tune combinations and build momentum ahead of key tournaments including the FIH Nations Cup, World Cup, and Asian Games.
Indian women’s hockey forward Navneet Kaur was named Player of the Year at the Hockey India Annual Awards after a strong season, including key performances in major tournaments and achieving 200 international caps
Navneet Kaur finished as the third-highest scorer with four goals and was named Player of the Tournament as India secured a silver medal at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad to qualify for the World Cup.
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.
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
Indian women’s hockey forward Navneet Kaur says modern hockey demands strong defensive contributions from attackers as India prepare at the national camp ahead of the FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Hyderabad, with qualification for the 2026 World Cup at stake.
