March 14, 2026 9:47 AM
India edge Italy 1-0 to enter Hockey World Cup Qualifiers final
The Indian women’s hockey team booked a place in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 with a narrow 1-0 win over Italy in the semifinal at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on Friday. Manisha Chauhan struck in the third quarter to hand the hosts a hard-fought victory and set up a title clash against England. The match began as a closely contested battle in midfield, with both sides struggling to find clear openings. India looked sharper early on with a couple o...