The Economic Times

Hockey India announces cash reward for women's team after fifth-place World Cup finish

Hockey India awarded fifty lakh rupees to the women's hockey team. This recognition celebrates their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup. The team secured this achievement with a three-one victory over Germany. This marks the best World Cup result for India since nineteen seventy-four. The team displayed resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.