Indian women's hockey team beats Germany 3-1 to finish fifth at World Cup
- India's women's hockey team beat world No. 5 Germany 3-1 in Amstelveen on Thursday to finish fifth at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
- It is India's best finish at the tournament since the first edition in 1974, when they came fourth.
- Navneet Kaur scored twice and Ishika Chaudhary once, all in a dominant third-quarter burst after a goalless first half.
- India ended with two wins, three draws and one defeat, losing only to defending champions Netherlands.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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