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  The Indian women’s hockey team officially sealed their place in this year’s prestigious World Cup with a 1-0 win over Italy during the 2 nd semi-finals of qualifiers played at Hyderabad on 13 th March 2026. It was not an ideal start for the Indian team with Vaishnavi Phalke twisted her ankle and limped off the field while Italy defender pushed her from the back. Lola Brea hits the first shot which was saved by Bichu Devi. Indian team had few circle penetrations but did not yield anything. At the end of the first quarter, the scores remained 0-0. The second quarter saw Indian team began with aggressive intent but Italian defense thwarted the danger. India earned their first penalty corner as Navneet Kaur hit a powerful dragflick but Italian goalkeeper made a lovely save. It was an aggressive game by Indian team with 2 penalty corners in quick succession, but did not yield anything. At the end of the first half, scores still remained 0-0. India dominated with circle penetrati...

  The hosts India and Scotland put on an exciting display of hockey with a 2-2 draw in their 2 nd Group B match during the Women’s Hockey World cup qualifiers played at Hyderabad on 9 th March 2026. Scotland got off to perfect start as the Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi made a superb save, but was awarded a penalty corner. McEwan Heather deflection from the penalty corner in the 6 th minute gave the visitors 1-0 lead. The hosts India earned their first PC of the match soon after as drag flick went wide off the goal. It was a good performance by both teams, but Scotland ended the first quarter at 1-0. India began the second quarter on a positive note with Navneet Kaur scoring from a penalty corner in the 17 th minute to level score at 1-1. Scotland regained more possession and tried putting pressure on India. Despite lovely save by Jessica, Sunita Toppo scored from a penalty corner in the 29 th minute to give India 2-1 lead. Scotland took the review, but decision stood as goa...