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Hockey World Cup 2026: Navneet Kaur scores | India 1-1 China | The Local News
17:12 (IST) Aug 16Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Live: 23' - Score: IND 1-1 CHNIndia earn a penalty corner, but the situation quickly turns chaotic. Navneet takes the first attempt, but the Chinese defence does well to block her strike.
She gets another opportunity from the rebound, only for the ball to hit Lalremsiami, who goes down injured. Lalremsiami receives attention as India are forced to deal with another setback.
To make matters worse, Baljeet is shown a green card after an argument with the umpire, leaving India temporarily a player down. India had done well to keep the pressure on after initially losing possession, with Navneet once again playing a key role in winning the penalty corner.
But what looked like another promising opportunity has ended with India losing a player and China getting a free hit. 17:05 (IST) Aug 16Hockey World Cup 2026: 17' - Score: IND 1-1 CHNThe momentum has shifted towards China after that equaliser.
India dominated much of the first quarter and looked the more threatening side, but conceding in the dying seconds has changed the complexion of the game. China have carried that momentum into the second quarter and are now the more aggressive side, pressing higher and putting India under pressure.
16:59 (IST) Aug 16India vs China Live: 15' - GOALL!! | Score: IND 1-1 CHNChina find the equaliser in the dying seconds of the first quarter, with Zhang Ying converting a penalty stroke in the 15th minute.
The decision comes after Shilpi is penalised for what appears to be a push inside the circle. India immediately review the call, believing Shilpi was pushed by Zhong Jiaqi in the build-up.
The TV umpire, however, sees no reason to overturn the on-field decision and the penalty stroke stands. 16:57 (IST) Aug 16Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Live: 14' - Score: IND 1-0 CHNWhat a miss!
China come agonisingly close to an equaliser after putting together a superb attacking move. The ball flashes across the face of the Indian goal, begging for a touch, but no Chinese player manages to get a stick on it.
India brea the a sigh of relief there. China have stepped up the tempo since conceding the goal and are beginning to put the Indian defence under sustained pressure.
16:50 (IST) Aug 16Hockey World Cup 2026: 8' - GOALL!!! India take the leadNavneet Kaur gives India an early lead with a well-taken field goal.
There was a bit of a scramble inside the Chinese circle, and India’s sustained attacking pressure finally pays off. India have looked sharper on the ball and put together several promising moves in the opening exchanges.
They have been rewarded for their positive approach, with Navneet showing good composure to finish the chance. Navneet has been one of India’s key attacking players over the past year and has consistently delivered in front of goal.
16:50 (IST) Aug 16India vs China Live: 5' - Score: IND 0-0 CHNIndia continue to look the more threatening side and earn another penalty corner, but the Chinese defence once again manages to keep them at bay. Baljeet picks up the ball on the right flank before finding Lalremsiami, who bursts into the circle and wins a penalty corner after the Chinese defender is penalised for a poor stick challenge.
A chance for India to break the deadlock, but they cannot make the set piece count. With Deepika not on the field, Navneet takes responsibility and unleashes a powerful slap hit, but the Chinese goalkeeper gets behind it and makes the save.
The rebound also fails to fall India's way as China scramble to get the ball out of their circle. 16:45 (IST) Aug 16Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Live: 4' - Score: IND 0-0 CHNA good, confident start from India.
They have taken the initiative early, making attacking forays into China's circle and enjoying more possession. Toppo finds space on the left and enters the circle before unleashing a shot.
‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’: Indian players ended their national anthem with the motivational chant as they prepared for their FIH Hockey World Cup clash against China. 16:26 (IST) Aug 16India vs China Live: India playing XI & SubsIndia playing XI: Savita (GK), Shilpi Dabas, Jyoti, Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Sunelita Toppo, Salima Tete (C), Neha, Rutuja Pisal, Sakshi Rana, DeepikaSubs: Beauty Dung Dung, Ishika, Baljeet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Bichu Devi (GK), Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary16:05 (IST) Aug 16Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Live: India's Starting XI— TheHockeyIndia (@TheHockeyIndia) 15:39 (IST) Aug 16For Indian women’s hockey captain Salima Tete, the message ahead of their World Cup opener against China is simple — stay confident, stick to the plan and fight until the final whistle.
India begin their campaign on Sunday against World No. 4 China in Pool D at Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, knowing that a positive start could set the tone for what they hope will be a successful tournament.
“We have mainly worked on our fitness, tactical understanding and our team coordination. 15:14 (IST) Aug 16India vs China Live: Marijne strengthens support structureMarijne has also strengthened India's support structure as the side targets a strong World Cup campaign.
Wayne Lombard has joined as the head scientific advisor and athletic performance specialist, while Matias Vila is handling analysis and Taeke Taekema has been brought in for specialist drag-flick expertise. Rodet Yila and Ciara Yila add further sports-science expertise to a setup that has placed considerable emphasis on physical preparation, tactical analysis and performance.
China's ranking and recent results make them favourites, but India's progress over the past year provides reason for optimism. A positive result would not only boost their chances of navigating a competitive Pool D but also give them a psychological edge ahead of next month's Asian Games reunion.
15:00 (IST) Aug 16Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Live: China bring Olympic pedigree and recent dominanceChina's recent record means India will enter the contest as underdogs on paper. China defeated India 4-1 at the 2025 Asia Cup in Hangzhou before going on to win the continental title.
They also claimed silver at the Paris Olympics and finished fourth in the last two Pro League seasons, underlining their consistency against the world's best teams. Their resurgence has coincided with the arrival of Australian coach Alison Annan, a six-time FIH Coach of the Year who previously guided the Netherlands to World Cup and Olympic gold.
India coach Sjoerd Marijne, who guided the side to fourth place at the Tokyo Olympics, knows the scale of the challenge but believes his players are ready. “We see the World Cup as the next step after the FIH Nations Cup.
14:57 (IST) Aug 16Hockey World Cup 2026: Deepika, Navneet boost India's attackIndia's confidence has also been strengthened by encouraging performances over the past year. The side won the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand to return to the Pro League, while drag-flicker Deepika rediscovered her scoring touch after recovering from injury.
She finished the tournament with six goals, underlining her importance to India's attacking plans and penalty-corner execution. Navneet has emerged as another major attacking weapon, scoring six goals during India's Asia Cup campaign and four at the World Cup qualifiers, where she was named Player of the Tournament.
India will need both players to be at their best against a China side that has demonstrated considerable defensive organisation and quality. 14:56 (IST) Aug 16India vs China Live: Experience to complement a new generationWhile 11 members of the squad will be making their World Cup debuts, India are not short of big-match experience.
Goalkeeper Savita, with 313 international appearances, is the most experienced player in the tournament and will be playing in her third World Cup. She has also featured at two Olympics and three Asian Games, making her a crucial presence in a relatively young squad.
Defender Sushila Chanu has 262 caps, while Navneet Kaur, Nikki Pradhan and Neha Goyal have all crossed the 200-match mark. Savita believes India's fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics can provide additional motivation as the side seeks a first World Cup podium finish.
“The pain of missing out on a medal at the Tokyo Olympics after coming so close still lingers. 14:55 (IST) Aug 16Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Live: India arrive with European preparationIndia have invested considerable time in acclimatising to European conditions ahead of their World Cup opener.
The squad has been training at the Wagener Stadium in the heat and also played a practice match against hosts and defending champions the Netherlands. The extended preparation has been aimed at ensuring the players are comfortable with the conditions and the demands of playing at the venue.
The tournament itself represents an opportunity for India to improve on their ninth-place finish from 2022. Their best World Cup performance came at the inaugural edition in 1974, when Ajinder Kaur-led India finished fourth.
14:54 (IST) Aug 16Hockey World Cup 2026: India face stern opening test against ChinaA confident India will face a stern opening challenge at the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup today when they take on Olympic silver medallists China in a demanding Pool D contest. Ranked ninth in the world, India will meet the second-ranked Chinese side in a match that could set the tone for their campaign.
With England and South Africa also in the pool, and the tournament being played under a new format, India cannot afford a slow start. A positive result against China would provide valuable points while giving the side an early boost in confidence.
14:53 (IST) Aug 16India vs China Live: It's time for Indian women's team to shineHello and welcome to the live coverage of the FIH Hockey World Cup clash between India and world No. 2 China at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
After the Indian men's team's confident 3-1 win over Wales on Saturday, the women's side will be hoping to make a strong start to their World Cup campaign today. However, the challenge is significantly tougher, with India facing the Olympic silver medallists and second-ranked China in their opening game.
It promises to be a stern test for India, who will need to hit the ground running against one of the tournament's strongest sides. India vs China Live Score, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India's Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup campaign begins with a major test today as ninth-ranked India take on Olympic silver medallists and world No.
2 China in Pool D. With England and South Africa also in the group and a new tournament format leaving little room for slip-ups, India will be keen to start strongly.
The contest carries added importance beyond the World Cup, with the two sides set to meet again at next month's Asian Games. China will enter with the psychological advantage of having beaten India 4-1 at last year's Asia Cup in Hangzhou, where they went on to win the continental title.
Their recent record also includes a silver medal at the Paris Olympics and fourth-place finishes in the last two Pro League seasons. India, however, arrive with renewed confidence after winning the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand and returning to the Pro League.
Deepika's six-goal haul and Navneet Kaur's consistent scoring have strengthened their attacking options. The squad combines 11 World Cup debutants with considerable experience, led by veteran goalkeeper Savita, who has 313 international appearances.
“We have high expectations from ourselves and want to finish on the podium,” Savita said.
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