Marijne, who returned to the women's programme in December 2025 after a four-year hiatus, has underlined that his immediate focus is well defined. With an eye on the major assignments in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the Dutchman has emphasised the importance of building strong team chemist
The tournament not only delivered competitive matches but also saw several young Indian players step up their game and make a strong impression with their consistent and match-winning performances.
The matches for the qualifiers will start from February 28 onwards and will be played in Chile (February 28 to March 8, Santiago), Egypt (March 1 to 7, Ismailia) and India (March 8 to 14, Hyderabad), said a statement from FIH issued on Thursday.
Notably, the winner of the Women's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 will receive Rs 1.5 crore, while the runners-up will take home Rs 1 crore. Also, Ranchi Royals, who finished third, will be awarded Rs 50 lakh. In addition, the Player of the Tournament will earn Rs 20 lakh, while individual
Lucina von der Heyde (2', 47'), Sangita Kumari (24'), and Hannah Cotter (55', 60') scored goals for the Royals, while Navneet Kaur (10', 58') netted a brace for the Pipers, who have already qualified for the Final of the tournament, as per a Hockey India press release.
The Indian women's hockey team charged through 2025 with a standout silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup, navigating fierce group battles and knockout drama to cement its place among Asia's elite, even as global tests sharpened their edge for the road ahead.
The Pipers began on a disciplined note, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and their intent was rewarded early in the contest. Captain Navneet Kaur (4') put her side ahead early with a moment of individual brilliance. Intercepting a pass in her own half, Navneet surged forward on a scint
India, led by Captain Jyoti Singh, will face Namibia in their opening match. The two sides have not met in any recent FIH-sanctioned event, making the contest an intriguing start as India looks to settle early nerves in the prestigious global tournament, as per a Hockey India press release.
Indian women's hockey skipper Salima Tete and forwards Navneet Kaur, Mumtaaz Khan, defender Udita Duhan and goalkeeper Bichu Devi spoke to ANI following the conclusion of the final of the senior women's inter-department championship held in the national capital on Saturday, in which Railways
India A Women's Hockey Team is all set to embark on an important tour of China, where the team will play a five-match series against Liaoning from October 13-21, 2025. All the matches will take place at the Liaoning Sports Centre in Dalian and are an important step for the next generation of
India will reach the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2025, if China beats Korea or avoids a defeat by less than three-goal margins. In the match against Japan, India drew first blood as they scored early through Beauty Dung Dung (7'), whilst it was Shiho Kobayakawa (58') who equalised for the