Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Jharkhand Leaders Celebrate Women’s Hockey Gold After 44-Year Wait
India’s women’s hockey team won gold at the Asian Games.
They beat China 1-0 in the final in Japan.
India had waited 44 years to win this gold medal.
The victory also helped the team qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Four players on the team are from Jharkhand.
Salima Tete was the captain.
Leaders and families in Jharkhand said they were proud of the team.
Hockey Jharkhand is preparing to welcome the four players back to Ranchi.
People said the win could encourage more young people to play sports.
India beat defending champions China 1-0 in the Asian Games women’s hockey final in Kakamigahara, Japan.
The victory ended India’s 44-year wait for Asian Games women’s hockey gold and secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren congratulated the team.
Four team members are from Jharkhand: captain Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung and Deepika Soreng.
Hockey Jharkhand said the players would receive a welcome in Ranchi and that their achievement could inspire young athletes.
- Who
- India’s women’s hockey team, including four players from Jharkhand.
- What
- India won the Asian Games women’s hockey gold by defeating China 1-0 and qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- When
- The report is dated October 3; the year is not specified in the article.
- Where
- The final was held in Kakamigahara, Japan.
- Why
- The victory ended India’s 44-year wait for the Asian Games women’s hockey gold.
- Final score
- India defeated China 1-0.
- Tournament
- Asian Games women’s hockey.
- Location
- Kakamigahara, Japan.
- Gold-medal gap
- India’s win ended a 44-year wait.
- Olympics qualification
- The team qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Jharkhand players
- Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung and Deepika Soreng.
- Planned reception
- Hockey Jharkhand said the four players would receive a welcome in Ranchi.