Sports · 23 June 2026

Indian women's hockey team defeats New Zealand to win International Hockey Federation (FIH) Nations Cup

Exam-focused facts from the 23 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Indian women's hockey team won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Nations Cup title by defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the final, earning promotion back to the FIH Pro League.
  • Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo scored in the first quarter for India, with Navneet converting a penalty corner in the 4th minute and Sunelita deflecting a drag flick from Deepika in the 15th minute.
  • India remained unbeaten throughout the campaign: in Pool A, they defeated USA 3-2, Japan 2-1, and Uruguay 3-2.
  • India registered a commanding 6-0 win over Chile in the semi-final.
  • This is India's second Nations Cup title, having won the inaugural edition in 2022.

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