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Indian Women's Hockey Team Secures Berth in FIH World Cup 2026 with Dominant Win Over Wales
The Indian women's national field hockey team has qualified for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026.
The qualification was sealed after a 4-1 victory against Wales in the Pool B match of the Qualifiers held in Hyderabad.
Navneet Kaur was the star performer, scoring a hat-trick (29th, 34th, and 55th minutes), while Sakshi Rana opened the scoring.
According to FIH rules, the two finalists and the bronze medal winner of the qualifiers gain direct entry to the World Cup.
Significance: This early qualification demonstrates the growing strength of Indian women's hockey on the international stage.
The qualification was sealed after a 4-1 victory against Wales in the Pool B match of the Qualifiers held in Hyderabad.
Navneet Kaur was the star performer, scoring a hat-trick (29th, 34th, and 55th minutes), while Sakshi Rana opened the scoring.
According to FIH rules, the two finalists and the bronze medal winner of the qualifiers gain direct entry to the World Cup.
Significance: This early qualification demonstrates the growing strength of Indian women's hockey on the international stage.
Key Facts / Static GK
FIH: International Hockey Federation
Venue: GMC Balayogi Hockey Stadium, Hyderabad.
Venue: GMC Balayogi Hockey Stadium, Hyderabad.
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