Hockey WC: India hammer Germany 3-1 to seal best finish since 1974
The Indian women's hockey team defeated Germany 3-1 to secure a fifth-place finish at the World Cup. This result marks the team's best performance in the tournament since 1974.
Why it matters
This victory represents a significant milestone for Indian women's sports, reflecting improved competitiveness on the global stage.
India ended their Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign on a high, beating Germany 3-1 in the fifth-sixth place classification match to secure their best-ever finish at the tournament in 52 years.The contest at Wagener Hockey Stadium was tightly fought in the opening half, with neither team able to find the breakthrough. Germany had the better share of penalty-corner opportunities, but their execution lacked precision.India’s best spell came in the second quarter when Navneet Kaur and Salima Tete combined to test German goalkeeper Finja Starck three times, only to be denied each time.India turn the game around after the breakThe match changed dramatically in the third quarter.
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