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.