World's Best Too Strong for Gutsy Hockeyroos
Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored as India twice came from behind in a match marked by set-piece goals and missed late chances.
- On Sunday, the Indian women's hockey team held Paris Olympics silver medallists China to a 2-2 draw in their Hockey World Cup opener in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
- Navneet Kaur scored in the 8th minute and Deepika added a goal in the 24th to give India early leads; China's Zhang Ying and Ma Ning equalized twice to force the deadlock.
- Savita, playing her 314th international match, made a crucial save in the 33rd minute to prevent China from taking the lead. The team displayed attacking energy reminiscent of their Tokyo Olympics form.
- Coach Sjoerd Marijne praised the team's discipline, stating, 'I think we were very disciplined,' but expressed frustration over a non-call on a late penalty corner decision.
- The Indian team faces South Africa on August 18 in their next Pool D match, aiming to build momentum from this competitive opener against the tournament favorites.
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India hockey coach calls out FIH on X, blasts them for terrible refereeing vs China
India drew 2-2 with China in their Women's Hockey World Cup opener after conceding a disputed penalty stroke. The result left coach Sjoerd Marijne questioning FIH refereeing and late calls that went against his side.
India Finally Sheds Its China Fear — Navneet Kaur and Co. Just Lack the Experience to Close It Out
India finally shed its fear of China when they faced off in Sunday's FIH Women's World Cup 2026 encounter, but Navneet Kaur's side also lacked the experience to close out the result, leading to a 2-2 draw.
With 11 debutantes in team, 2-2 draw against World No. 4 China is good for future: Head coach Marijne - The Tribune
With 11 players making their Hockey World Cup debut, Indian women team’s 2-2 draw against world No. 4 China was a significant result for the future, head coach Sjoerd Marijne said on Sunday.
Indian women impress in Hockey World Cup opener, hold Olympic medallists China to draw
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