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
India captain Salima Tete believes the women's team has the confidence and unity to create history at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026. Riding on its Nations Cup triumph, India will begin its campaign against China before facing South Africa and England.
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.
New Delhi: Hockey India named the 20-member Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for the much-awaited FIH Women’s Junior World Cup 2021 which was postponed to 2022 due to the omicron threat in South Africa. The tournament is scheduled to begin on April 1 in Potchefstroom, South Africa. The Indian team, grouped in Pool D along […]
