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MP's Rising Star to Lead India at Hockey World Cup
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 11:03 PM
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A young woman from Madhya Pradesh, who watched the 2014 hockey tournament from the stands, has been selected to represent India at the upcoming Hockey World Cup.
A young athlete from Madhya Pradesh, who spent 2014 watching the hockey world cup from the stands, has now earned a place in the national squad for the upcoming tournament. Her selection marks a significant milestone for a player who grew up idolising the sport from a distance.
The Indian women's hockey team has been intensifying its preparations in the run‑up to the world cup. The coaching staff has highlighted the importance of bringing fresh talent into the mix to strengthen the squad’s depth.
The inclusion of the MP player underscores the expanding talent pool across the country and reflects the growing support for women’s hockey at the grassroots level.
India’s campaign will take place later this year, with the world cup scheduled to be hosted in Europe. The team aims to build on its recent performances and deliver a strong showing on the global stage.
The Indian women's hockey team has been intensifying its preparations in the run‑up to the world cup. The coaching staff has highlighted the importance of bringing fresh talent into the mix to strengthen the squad’s depth.
The inclusion of the MP player underscores the expanding talent pool across the country and reflects the growing support for women’s hockey at the grassroots level.
India’s campaign will take place later this year, with the world cup scheduled to be hosted in Europe. The team aims to build on its recent performances and deliver a strong showing on the global stage.