Hockey India president Tirkey, PR Sreejesh hail women's team for 5th place finish in World Cup
New Delhi, August 28
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and two-time Olympic medalist legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh congratulated the Indian women's team upon the conclusion of a solid FIH Women's Hockey World Cup campaign.
The Indian women's hockey team produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Germany 3-1 and secure fifth place at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium on Thursday. The victory marked India's best finish at the Women's Hockey World Cup since their fourth-place finish in the inaugural 1974 edition.
Posting on X, Tirkey wrote, "What a campaign by our incredible Indian Women's Hockey Team! The girls displayed courage,and an unbreakable fighting spirit throughout FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. A shaandaar 3-1 win over World No. 5 Germany to finish a historic 5th! Proud of you, girls. You've made India Proud."
Posting on his X handle, Sreejesh also hailed the women's team for their "great teamwork, fighting spirit and belief".
"Super proud of our women's team for securing 5th place at the World Cup -- a fantastic achievement after 52 years! Great teamwork, fighting spirit and belief throughout. You've made the nation proud! Jai Hind!," posted Sreejesh.
India entered the 5th/6th place classification match after losing only one game in the tournament, to the Netherlands. They also managed draws against higher-ranked teams, China, Australia and England.
Germany dominated large parts of the first half, keeping India's attacking unit under pressure.
Both teams failed to break the deadlock in the opening two quarters, with Germany creating more chances and earning penalty corners, but India's goalkeeper Bichu Devi and the defence stood firm.
— ANI
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