Indian women's hockey team created history by defeating world number 1 Netherlands

The Indian women's hockey team continued its stellar campaign in the FIH Pro League. The team defeated the World No. 1 Netherlands team ...

The Indian women's hockey team continued its stellar campaign in the FIH Pro League. The team defeated the World No. 1 Netherlands team 2–1 on 8 April 2022. With this win, the team moved to the second position in the points table. The Netherlands team remains on top. At the same time, the invincible journey of the Indian women's junior team continues at the Women's Junior Hockey World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Team India reached the semi-finals for the second time by defeating South Korea.

India took a 2-0 lead at half-time on penalty corner goals from Neha (11th minute) and Sonika (28th). In the 40th minute of the match after halftime, a goal from a penalty corner by Jensen Yibby helped the Netherlands narrow the margin of defeat. This is India's fourth win in the FIH Pro League. The Netherlands have come here with a second-rate team, but the Indian team performed brilliantly in the absence of three key players. Key members of the Tokyo Olympic team, Lalremsiami, Salima Tete and Sharmila Devi are in South Africa for the Junior World Cup.

- KTP Bureau