Hockey India announces ₹50 lakh cash award for women's hockey team on historic 5th place finish at World Cup
Hockey India has awarded the national women's hockey team ₹50 lakh following their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup. This achievement marks the team's best performance in the tournament since 1974, reflecting significant progress in the sport.
Why it matters
The recognition and financial reward underscore the growing investment and institutional support for women's sports in India.
Hockey India on Friday (August 28, 2026) announced a cash award of ₹50 lakh for the Indian women's team in recognition of their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup.
Salima Tete's side sealed the milestone with a 3-1 win over World No. 5 Germany in the 5th/6th place classification match in Amstelveen on Thursday (August 27, 2026), marking India's best result at the tournament since they finished fourth at the inaugural edition in 1974.
The team went through the campaign with just one defeat, holding higher-ranked sides China, England and Australia to draws and recording a 6-1 win over South Africa, before completing their run under Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne with the win over Germany.
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