Indian Hockey5s Tournament

In the FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup 2024, the Indian women’s hockey team secured victory in their final Pool C match against Namibia, triumphing 7-2 and securing a spot in the quarterfinals as the group topper. Having displayed excellent form with consecutive wins over Poland and the United States, India entered the match against Namibia with confidence. The team quickly took control, netting two goals in the first four minutes – the first by vice-captain Mahima Choudhary (3’) and the second by Deepika Soreng (4’).

Namibia managed to score their first goal early in the second half, with Jivanka Kruger (18’) making the mark. India responded swiftly, as Mahima Choudhary (19’) secured her second goal, reinstating the two-goal lead. Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (22’) and Akshata Abaso Dhekale (23’) extended India’s lead, while Deepika Soreng (26’) scored her second goal, bringing the score to 6-1 with four minutes remaining. Ajmina Kujur (28’) added another goal for India before Anthea Coetzee (30’) notched Namibia’s second goal. The match concluded with India emerging victorious with a 7-2 scoreline.

Having topped Pool C, India is set to face New Zealand, the second-placed team in Pool D, in the quarterfinals on January 26. The Indian team’s stellar performance, marked by controlled gameplay and strategic goals, positions them as formidable contenders as they advance in the FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup 2024.

_{Repurposed article originally published in SportStar}