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3 min readUpdated: Mar 11, 2026 11:37 PM IST India secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the women’s hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad on Wednesday with Navneet Kaur scoring a hat-trick and Sakshi Rana impressing again, netting the opening goal. Navneet (29′, 34′, 55′) led the attack while Sakshi (7′)’s scored a superb early strike at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground. While India had secured a semi-final berth ahead of the fixture, the result ensured they finished as table-toppers. But, even further, India’s win against Wales ensured India have qualified for the Hockey World Cup. Here’s a quick explainer. What is the format for the Hockey World Cup Qualifiers? The teams in Hyderabad are divided into two pools, with England, Korea, Italy, and Austria in Pool A, while hosts India, Scotland, Uruguay, and Wales form Pool B. The winners of both semifinals — and the Bronze medal match — will secure automatic qualification for the World Cup. Additionally, the highest world-ranked team finishing fourth between the qualifiers …
Early on Friday in Chile, Indian women’s U21 team played their third group-stage match at the FIH Junior World Cup againt Ireland, making it two wins out three matches to be on six points. But, as all group-stage matches came to an end on Saturday, India ended up missing out on place in the quarterfinals, as the tourmament’s new format ended their hopes of progressing to the business end. In their match against Ireland, India set the tone from the start with nine circle penetrations in the first quarter and the opening goal in the 12th minute, when Kanikac Siwach finished a field play after sustained high pressing. Ireland, by contrast, were unable to generate penalty corners and produced only one circle entry, relying on a compact defensive block to withstand India’s superiority. In the second quarter India kept control, earning three consecutive penalty corners and creating seven additional entries, though without increasing the lead. After half-time, the Asian side intensified their dominance: nine more circle penetrations and the 2–0 goal from a penalty corner …
PR Sreejesh spent all his playing career in one position: between the goal posts. So his view of the game is from almost a fixed perspective. Which is why, after India’s opening match of the Junior World Cup against Chile kicked off in Chennai on Friday, the head coach put his headsets on and took up a spot on a small building terrace near the corner flag, away from the chaos of the dugout. He wanted a tactical vantage point, somewhat similar to the one he is used to all his life. And for the first fifteen minutes, he watched on as his wards huffed and puffed, but couldn’t break Chile’s defence down. But after a goalless opening quarter, the floodgates opened as India ran out 7-0 winners to start their campaign with a solid if not spectacular win. “When the main tournament starts, the players can hesitate a bit. Some starting trouble,” Sreejesh quipped later in the mixed zone, eventually satisfied with what he saw from different spots he took up away from the …
Welcome to The Bridge’s LIVE coverage of India’s opening match at the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025. The hosts begin their Pool B campaign against Chile at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai, aiming for a strong start in front of their home crowd. Led by captain Rohit, the Indian Colts carry high expectations as they look to recapture the Junior World Cup title for the first time since 2016. Stay tuned for real time updates. LIVE UPDATES: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link
Hockey India has announced the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile, from November 25 to December 13, 2025. The 20-member squad, comprising 18 players and two alternates, will be led by Jyoti Singh, who continues as captain, with Tushar Khandker serving as chief coach. India have been drawn in Pool C alongside Germany, Ireland, and Namibia. The team will open their campaign against Namibia on December 1, followed by matches against Germany on December 3 and Ireland on December 5. The top teams from each pool will progress to the knockout stages, scheduled from December 7 to 13. Disciplined, well-balanced squad ready to test preparations in Chile Chief Coach Tushar Khandker expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation, saying, “I am very happy with the team and the way they are playing at this moment. My main principle is discipline in hockey, and we have kept that focus while building this squad. We have worked hard on our defensive structure …
The Indian junior women’s hockey team, led by Goalkeeper Nidhi, kick-started the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, on a positive note on Saturday. India registered a 2-1 win over Chile on Sunday as Sukhveer Kaur (39 minutes) and Kanika Siwach (58 minutes) scored for India. Chile’s Javeria Saenz (20 minutes) was the lone scorer for her team. Javeria was the first to break the deadlock in the 20th minute, giving her team a slim lead heading into the second half. India, however, promptly replied with an equaliser in the third quarter with Sukhveer Kaur finding the net in the 39th minute. In the final moments, Kanika Siwach scored the winning goal to ensure India’s 2-1 victory. Scheduled between May 25 and June 2, the tournament will feature four countries – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and India. India will play two matches against each of the participating nations to evaluate its performance, assess team combinations, and refine its strategies as part of its preparation for the Junior World Cup in December. India will now take on …
Calling him a “key geopolitical player”, Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday heaped praises for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic prowess particularly his ability to engage with world leaders. Speaking at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Boric, who is on a visit to India as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, remarked, “PM Modi has a weird status nowadays that he can talk to every leader of the world, Mr Putin, Mr Trump, Mr Zelenskyy, and the European Union, and Latin American leaders in BRICS or Iran. That is something that no other leader can say now. So you’re a key player in the geopolitical atmosphere nowadays.” Expressing gratitude for the warm reception in India, President Boric said, “I am here for the first time for a state visit… I want to thank you for the warm welcome that we have received here. For the past 16 years, no one from Chile has come here, and in that 16 years, India has changed a lot.” President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet in his honor …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font witness an exchange of MoU during the joint press statement, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on April 1, 2025 | DPR PMO via ANI India and Chile have started discussions on a “mutually beneficial and comprehensive” trade pact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday (April 1, 2025). This came after state-owned copper mining firms from the two countries signed an agreement that will expand Chile’s access to the mining market in India. While welcoming Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font, the Prime Minister also raised current international disputes, and said they should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. “In today’s discussion, we have identified several new initiatives that will deepen relations over the next decade. Today, we have instructed our teams to start negotiation on a mutually beneficial comprehensive economic agreement. Cooperation on critical minerals will be prioritised, necessary work will be done on resilient supply and value chains,” Mr. Modi said. Mining deal The two countries signed three MoUs and an agreement during …
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font is on a five-day state visit to India beginning today. Chilean President is here to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in several areas including trade and defence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at Hyderabad House. Font began his five-day state visit to India aimed at enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors, including economic, commercial, and societal sectors. PM Modi and Chile President held discussion on expanding India-Chile bilateral ties. As per the schedule, President Boric will travel to Agra, Mumbai, and Bengaluru before departing for Chile on April 5. He will also meet President Droupadi Murmu, who will host a banquet in his honor. PM Modi addresses a press meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President address the media at a joint press meet from Hyderabad House, New Delhi. Talks on comprehensive trade talks PM Modi addressed the joint press meet and describe Chile as an important partner of India in Latin America and India sees the country as a gateway …
