The Economic Times

Indian Women hold China to 2-2 draw in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 opener

India's women's hockey team began their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought draw. They took an early lead against China, the Olympic silver medallists. China equalized from a penalty stroke before India regained their advantage. The Chinese team leveled the score again in the third quarter. India will now face South Africa in their next Pool D match.