India defeated New Zealand 2-0 in Auckland to win the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2025-26, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo sealed the title and a spot in next season's Pro League. Celebrating the triumph, Hockey India announced a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh for each player and Rs 1.5 lakh for support staff.
Auckland: Indian won the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 by beating the hosts 2-0 in the final, here on Sunday.
Navneet Kaur (4’) scored the opening goal for India, followed by Sunelita Toppo (15’) adding a second. The team delivered an outstanding defensive performance to secure their victory and claim the title, also ensuring their spot in the FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League next season.
Lalremsiami received the 'Player of the Match' award in the final, while Deepika finished as the top scorer of the tournament with six goals, sharing the accolade with USA’s Ashley Sessa.
This marks India’s second Nations Cup victory, following their first win at the inaugural tournament in 2022. India stayed unbeaten during the event, beating USA (3-2), Japan (2-1), and Uruguay (3-2) in the Pool A matches. They then secured a decisive 6-0 win against Chile in the semi-final. In the final, they showcased a strong performance to win the title with a 2-0 defeat of New Zealand.
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