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Hockey India Rewards Women After Historic World Cup Finish
India’s women’s hockey team finished fifth at the 2026 World Cup.
This was India’s best finish since the team came fourth in 1974.
India earned fifth place by beating Germany 3-1.
Ishika Chaudhary scored one goal, and Navneet Kaur scored two.
Germany scored once near the end of the game.
India’s defenders and goalkeepers made important saves to protect the lead.
Hockey India praised the team’s effort and gave it ₹50 lakh.
The team will now prepare for the Asian Games in Japan.
Hockey India announced a ₹50 lakh cash award for India’s women’s team.
India finished fifth at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026.
India defeated world No. 5 Germany 3-1 in the fifth-place match in Amstelveen.
Ishika Chaudhary and Navneet Kaur scored for India, while Lynn Krings scored for Germany.
India lost only to the Netherlands, drew with China, England and Australia, and beat South Africa 6-1.
- Who
- Hockey India and the Indian women’s hockey team, led by captain Salima Tete.
- What
- Hockey India announced a ₹50 lakh reward after India finished fifth at the World Cup.
- Where
- India’s fifth-place match against Germany was played in Amstelveen.
- When
- The award was announced on Friday, after India defeated Germany on Thursday.
- Why
- The reward recognized India’s historic fifth-place finish and its performance during the tournament.
Key facts
- Award
- ₹50 lakh announced by Hockey India
- Tournament
- FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026
- Final result
- India defeated Germany 3-1
- India’s finish
- Fifth place
- Previous best
- Fourth place at the inaugural women’s World Cup in 1974
- Tournament record
- One defeat against the Netherlands; draws against China, England and Australia; a 6-1 win over South Africa
- Next event
- Asian Games in Japan
Quotes
Padma Dilip Tirkey
President of Hockey India
“This is a historic result for Indian women's hockey. To finish fifth at a World Cup after 52 years is a testament to the hard work, resilience and fighting spirit this team has shown throughout the tournament. On behalf of Hockey India, I am pleased to announce a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the team as a token of our appreciation, and I hope this inspires the players to keep raising the bar.”
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“Salima and her team have done the country proud with a campaign that saw them compete with, and hold their own against, some of the best sides in the world. This announcement is our way of recognising their commitment and hard work, and we hope it further motivates the team as they turn their focus towards the Asian Games.”
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Sources
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