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India's historic Asia Cup bronze in women's ice hockey immortalised in 'Sound of Courage'
The film Sound of Courage by Pocket FM captures the grit and determination of the Indian women's ice hockey team as they societal hurdles, lack of resources, and oppressive climate en route to winning bronze at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup in Al-Ain, UAE. Team India had finished third at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup in Al-Ain, UAE. Image credit: X/@WeAreTeamIndia The Indian women's ice hockey team's historic bronze at the Asia Cup has been immortalised in the film Sound of Courage, which chronicles the societal hurdles, lack of resources, and oppressive climate that the girls had to defy to stand on the podium. Team India finished third at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup in Al-Ain, UAE behind Philippines and Iran, breaking barriers in a sport traditionally seen as a male bastion through grit and resilience. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Players like Diskit C Angmo began by watching her brother play. 'I didn't know girls could even play hockey,' she recalled. That simple curiosity led to a revolution, one that saw young women from Ladakh challenge deep-rooted societal norms. Team captain Tsewang Chuskit remembers being questioned for playing a 'boy's sport'. 'Some uncles in the audience asked, 'What are you doing playing with the boys? This isn't a girl's game.'' But instead of deterring her, it fuelled her determination. 'It became more important to prove the world wrong than to prove myself right,' said Chuskit. The resistance wasn't limited to spectators. Assistant coach Ali Amir added, 'They said, 'you're a girl, what will you play? You'll get married, you'll go to someone else's house.'' And yet, those same girls stood tall on the global stage to make the country proud. Their story has now found a wider audience through the film 'Sound of Courage', which captures their grit, passion, and unbreakable spirit. Pocket FM is behind the film. With PTI inputs
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Indian women's ice hockey team wins bronze at IIHF Asia Cup
New Delhi: For a nation with scarce year-round ice facilities, a podium finish for the Indian women's ice hockey team is a story of dedication against all odds. Representational image. (AP) The Indian team carved their name into history last month, clinching bronze at the IIHF Asia Cup in Al Ain, UAE, with a commanding 3–1 win over Thailand in the third-place playoff. The team's path wasn't easy — from battling stereotypes to training in challenging conditions — yet they are turning things around. Captain Tsewang Chuskit recalls early taunts: 'Some uncles asked, 'What are you doing playing with the boys? This isn't a girl's game.'' For forward Diskit C Angmo, the journey began by simply watching her brother play. 'I didn't know girls could even play hockey,' she said. 'It became more important to prove the world wrong than to prove myself right,' said forward Diskit Angmo. Rinchen Dolma returned to the game just five months after giving birth. Facing taunts like 'You're a mother now, go home,' she stormed the rink, scored a goal, and made a defiant statement: 'I'll come here with my baby, and I'll show you what scoring a goal really means.' Assistant coach Ali Amir reflected: ''You're a girl, you'll get married, go to someone else's house — what will you play?'' But the players pushed past the doubters to earn India a proud moment on the world stage. 'When the anthem played and the flag was hoisted, I felt pride like never before,' he added. 'What I couldn't achieve as a player, I achieved as a coach — thanks to these incredible women.' Sonam Angmo summed it up, 'We're playing for the country. Even when the support was missing, we stood strong. This medal is for everyone who believed in us.' Their journey — marked by struggle, stereotypes, and sheer grit — has now become a beacon of inspiration for athletes across the nation and has been beautifully captured in the form of a powerful four-minute film titled Sound of Courage by Pocket FM, the world's largest audio series platform. Watch their beautiful journey captured in the form of a powerful four-minute film titled Sound of Courage.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
'Sound Of Courage': Film Celebrates Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team's Success
A film titled 'Sound of Courage' has chronicled the Indian women's ice hockey team's historic bronze medal at the recent Asia Cup, as the girls battled societal hurdles, lack of resources, and oppressive climate to defy expectations and taste success. The team finished third at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup in Al Ain, UAE in June, and their success story embodies grit, resilience and breaking of barriers in a sport traditionally seen as a male bastion. Players like Diskit C Angmo began by watching her brother play. "I didn't know girls could even play hockey," she recalled. That simple curiosity led to a revolution, one that saw young women from Ladakh challenge deep-rooted societal norms. Team captain Tsewang Chuskit remembers being questioned for playing a "boy's sport". "Some uncles in the audience asked, 'What are you doing playing with the boys? This isn't a girl's game.'" But instead of deterring her, it fuelled her determination. "It became more important to prove the world wrong than to prove myself right," said Chuskit. The resistance wasn't limited to spectators. Assistant coach Ali Amir added, "They said, 'you're a girl, what will you play? You'll get married, you'll go to someone else's house.'" And yet, those same girls stood tall on the global stage to make the country proud. Their story has now found a wider audience through the film 'Sound of Courage', which captures their grit, passion, and unbreakable spirit. Pocket FM is behind the film.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
From The Frozen Lakes Of Ladakh To International Podium: India's Ice Queens Redefine Grit
From cold outdoor rinks to the Asia Cup podium, India's Ice Queens have proven that courage is contagious — and that dreams, when chased with heart, can echo far beyond the rink. In a sport few believed Indian women could play, let alone excel in, the Indian Women's Ice Hockey team has emerged as a force of resilience, rewriting history with a stunning bronze win at the IIHF Asia Cup. Their journey — marked by struggle, overcoming stereotypes, and sheer grit — has now become a beacon of inspiration for athletes across the nation. For players like Diskit C Angmo, ice hockey began by watching her brother play. 'I didn't know girls could even play hockey," she recalls. That simple curiosity led to a revolution, one that saw young women from Ladakh challenge deep-rooted societal norms. Tsewang Chuskit, team captain, remembers being questioned for playing a 'boy's sport." 'Some uncles in the audience asked, 'What are you doing playing with the boys? This isn't a girl's game.'" But instead of deterring her, it fueled her determination. 'It became more important to prove the world wrong than to prove myself right," echoed Diskit. The resistance wasn't limited to spectators. Assistant Coach Ali Amir reflects, 'They said, 'you're a girl, what will you play? You'll get married, you'll go to someone else's house.'" And yet, those same girls stood tall on the global stage, bringing India a moment of pride. Despite being mocked — 'They go abroad just for fun," 'They're happy with 4th place," — the team pushed harder. Padma Chorol shared, 'We weren't satisfied with fourth. We gave it everything we had." Rigzin Yangdol put it best, 'To score a goal, we weren't just up against the opposition — we had to win against the world." Rinchen Dolma's comeback just five months after giving birth is now legendary. Facing taunts like 'You're a mother now, go home," she stormed the rink, scored a goal, and made a defiant statement: 'I'll come here with my baby, and I'll show you what scoring a goal really means." Assistant Coach Ali Amir, moved by the team's resilience, said: 'When the national anthem played and our flag was hoisted, I felt pride like never before. What I couldn't achieve as a player, I achieved as a coach — thanks to these incredible women." Through all the challenges, the team never forgot their mission. As Sonam Angmo summed it up, 'We're playing for the country. Even when the support was missing, we stood strong. This medal is for everyone who believed in us." Their story has now found a wider audience through Sound of Courage, a tribute film that captures their grit, passion, and unbreakable spirit. From cold outdoor rinks to the Asia Cup podium, India's Ice Queens have proven that courage is contagious — and that dreams, when chased with heart, can echo far beyond the rink. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Sound of Courage': Film celebrates Indian women's ice hockey team's success
A film titled 'Sound of Courage' has chronicled the Indian women's ice hockey team's historic bronze medal at the recent Asia Cup, as the girls battled societal hurdles, lack of resources, and oppressive climate to defy expectations and taste success. The team finished third at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup in Al Ain, UAE in June, and their success story embodies grit, resilience and breaking of barriers in a sport traditionally seen as a male bastion. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Players like Diskit C Angmo began by watching her brother play. "I didn't know girls could even play hockey," she recalled. That simple curiosity led to a revolution, one that saw young women from Ladakh challenge deep-rooted societal norms. Team captain Tsewang Chuskit remembers being questioned for playing a "boy's sport". "Some uncles in the audience asked, 'What are you doing playing with the boys? This isn't a girl's game.'" But instead of deterring her, it fuelled her determination. "It became more important to prove the world wrong than to prove myself right," said Chuskit. The resistance wasn't limited to spectators. Pocket FM, the world's largest audio series platform, through it's latest chapter in its widely loved 'India, Kuch Acha Suno' campaign spotlights the incredible true story of the Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The boy meets a dog on the street - no one expected what happened next. Women's Method Learn More Undo Assistant coach Ali Amir added, "They said, 'you're a girl, what will you play? You'll get married, you'll go to someone else's house.'" And yet, those same girls stood tall on the global stage to make the country proud. Their story has now found a wider audience through the film 'Sound of Courage', which captures their grit, passion, and unbreakable spirit. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
