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Asian Games 2026: India end 44-year wait for women's hockey gold, beat China to qualify for 2028 Olympics

India's women's hockey team ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold on Friday, beating defending champions China 1-0 in the final. Lalremsiami's 10th-minute tomahawk proved decisive, while veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia's penalty-stroke save helped India withstand China's attack. The victory also secured a direct berth at the 2028 Los…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Asiad Hockey: Indian women beat Singapore 7-0 to finish unbeaten, to play Korea in semifinals

The Indian women's hockey team secured a convincing 7-0 victory over Singapore in their final Pool B match. Skipper Salima Tete opened the scoring, followed by Sunelita Toppo's brace and contributions from other players. Despite earning numerous penalty corners, India struggled to convert many of them during the match. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Asian Games 2026: India beat Japan 3-1 to book women's hockey semifinal berth

India's women's hockey team achieved a significant win over Japan with a score of 3-1 in Pool B. They scored twice in the first half through Lalremsiami and Ishika to establish a strong lead. Navneet Kaur added another goal in the third quarter, demonstrating their competitive edge. Although Japan managed…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Improving defence and attacking units can make big difference in Asian Games: Hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne

The Indian women's hockey team aims for a brighter medal at the Asian Games. Coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasizes strengthening defence and sharpening goal-scoring skills. Players are working on unit defence and creating more attacking opportunities. The team learned valuable lessons from the recent Hockey World Cup experience. Preparations include intense…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

India thrash South Africa 6-1 to register biggest-ever FIH Women's Hockey World Cup win

India secured a dominant 6-1 victory over South Africa in the Hockey World Cup. This commanding performance marked India's largest-ever win in the tournament's history. Navneet Kaur and Sushila Chanu extended India's early lead to three goals. Deepika Sehrawat, Lalremsiami, and Sakshi Rana added further goals in the second half.…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Indian Women hold China to 2-2 draw in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 opener

India's women's hockey team began their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought draw. They took an early lead against China, the Olympic silver medallists. China equalized from a penalty stroke before India regained their advantage. The Chinese team leveled the score again in the third quarter. India will now face…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

India go with proven performers in predictable picks for women's hockey World Cup

The Indian women's hockey squad for the upcoming World Cup has been announced. This same 20-member team will also compete in the Asian Games later this year. Salima Tete will lead the well-balanced squad coached by Sjoerd Marijne. The team recently won the FIH Nations Cup, earning promotion to the…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

India names women's hockey squad for Asian Games

The Indian women's hockey squad for the Asian Games has been announced. Salima Tete will continue to captain the experienced and junior players. This team aims to secure Olympic qualification by winning gold. The squad features a balanced mix of players with good recent form. They are confident and ready…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

TOISA 2024: Hockey stars nominated for top honours

NEW DELHI: India’s standout hockey stars will assemble for the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow on February 22.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025

India march on with 13-0 thrashing of Thailand in Women's Asian Champions Trophy

RAJGIR: Deepika on Thursday evening showed her class as she scored five goals to help India thrash a hapless Thailand 13-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy in front of a packed stadium at Rajgir Sports Complex here on Thursday evening.

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024