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India Women’s Hockey Draws England, Secures Spot in World Cup Round Two
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 11:42 PM
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India’s women’s hockey team held England to a draw, ensuring progression to the second round of the Women’s Hockey World Cup.
India’s women’s hockey side faced England in a tightly contested group match at the Women’s Hockey World Cup. The encounter ended level, with both sides sharing the points.
The draw proved decisive for India, as the point tally was sufficient to see the team advance to the tournament’s second round. Coach and players expressed satisfaction with the resilience shown under pressure.
With the qualification secured, India will now prepare for the next phase, where they will meet higher‑ranked opponents. The team’s performance has been hailed as a positive sign for the growth of women’s hockey in the country.
The draw proved decisive for India, as the point tally was sufficient to see the team advance to the tournament’s second round. Coach and players expressed satisfaction with the resilience shown under pressure.
With the qualification secured, India will now prepare for the next phase, where they will meet higher‑ranked opponents. The team’s performance has been hailed as a positive sign for the growth of women’s hockey in the country.