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5 days ago
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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
News18
7 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Sound of Courage: Film celebrates Indian womens ice hockey teams success
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) 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. PTI AH AH TAP (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: 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
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Faced by 'go home, be mothers' taunts, India women's ice hockey team wins historic bronze at 2025 Asia Cup
Women's Ice Hockey Team The Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team secured their first-ever bronze medal at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup held in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates from May 31 to June 6. The 20-member squad, comprising 10 players from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), 9 from Leh, and 1 from Himachal Pradesh, competed against five other nations, winning three matches and losing two to claim the third position. The team's journey began in the mountainous regions of Ladakh and Spiti Valley, where women players practiced on frozen ponds during winter. Initially, they faced numerous challenges including lack of proper equipment and training facilities. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the early stages, the women players received limited access to training facilities, only getting rink time after male players finished their sessions. They had to use borrowed men's gear that was oversized and mismatched. "Go home, be mothers" and "Try dancing instead" were some of the remarks these players encountered during their journey. Despite these challenges, they persevered by creating their own rink and continued their pursuit of the sport. 'Nitish Kumar is a guy who can bowl that magic ball': India bowling coach Morne Morkel The Ladakh Women's Ice Hockey Foundation (LWIFH) was established to support and develop women's ice hockey in the region. Over the past decade, the foundation has made significant progress in training players and promoting the sport. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Düsseldorf: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) acknowledged the achievement stating: "They made us proud! Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team clinched Bronze at the Asia Cup 2025 in UAE! The 20-member squad included 10 #Himveers from #ITBP, 9 players from Leh, and 1 from HP. 6 international teams competed." The team's success story includes notable figures like Rinchen Dolma, India's first captain, who returned to the sport five months after giving birth, bringing her daughter to practice sessions despite facing comments about being "old" or "too bold." The bronze medal marks a significant milestone for Indian women's ice hockey, coming nearly a decade after the country made its international debut at the IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I in 2016. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? The foundation has now started receiving government support, enabling the team to achieve new milestones. Their work extends beyond competition, as they now train children in remote villages, contributing to the sport's development at the grassroots level. The bronze medal victory has generated widespread recognition across India, with congratulatory messages pouring in from various quarters, acknowledging the team's determination and success in breaking barriers in this traditionally male-dominated sport.
