Daily Current Affairs / India Clinches Silver in Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025
Category : Sports Published on: September 16 2025
The Indian women’s hockey team secured silver after losing 1-4 to China in the Asia Cup 2025 final, missing direct qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup. Navneet Kaur scored India’s only goal, while China’s Zixia Ou, Hong Li, Meirong Zou, and Jiaqi Zhong scored four goals. Captain Salima Tete led India’s young squad, with players like Mumtaz Khan, Lalremsiami, and Sunelita Toppo showing promise despite the loss.
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