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Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
Relegated! Indian women's hockey team suffers eighth straight loss, drops to Nations Cup after 2-3 defeat to China
India women's hockey team relegated (Photo by) The Indian women's hockey team suffered their eighth consecutive defeat in the FIH Pro League, losing 2-3 to China despite having an early lead. The loss confirmed India's relegation from the tournament, finishing at the bottom with 10 points from 16 matches. Following their last-place finish, India will now compete in the FIH Nations Cup, the second-tier tournament organized by the sport's global governing body. India's goals came from Sunelita Toppa in the 9th minute and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal in the 38th minute. China responded with two penalty corner conversions by Zhang Ying in the 19th and 39th minutes, while Xu Wenyu scored the winning goal. The match began with both teams showing signs of uncertainty. China had the first opportunity through Chen Yang, who failed to capitalize on the chance. India soon found their rhythm and took the lead when Sunelita Toppo received a pass from Neha Goyal and scored with a reverse hit. China earned their second penalty corner in the 11th minute but faced strong Indian defense. The Chinese team increased their offensive pressure and earned consecutive corners in the 18th minute. India maintained their defensive strength initially. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo A defensive error by Manisha Chauhan led to a penalty stroke being awarded to China. However, India's successful referral resulted in the decision being changed to a penalty corner. Zhang Ying successfully converted the penalty corner to equalize the score. China secured another penalty corner just before halftime, with Ying scoring again to take a 2-1 lead. In the 37th minute, despite Neha's attempt being saved by the Chinese goalkeeper, India earned consecutive penalty corners. Rutuja scored from a variation play assisted by Navneet Kaur to level the score at 2-2. India continued their attacking momentum and earned another penalty corner in the 40th minute, but China's defense held firm. China dominated the latter stages of the match, earning multiple penalty corners in the 48th and 50th minutes without success. The deciding moment came in the 53rd minute when China was awarded another penalty corner. Zhang's flick was deflected in by Xu, securing the victory for China. The result concluded India's campaign in the FIH Pro League, confirming their relegation to the Nations Cup for the next season. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian women's hockey team relegated from FIH Pro League after defeat against China
The Indian women's hockey team was relegated on Saturday (June 28, 2025) from the FIH Pro League after losing to China 0-3 in its penultimate match, a result which placed it at the bottom of the points table. India's seventh consecutive defeat in their disastrous European leg of the FIH Pro League meant that they will finish at the lowest rung of the standings even though one match is left to be played on Sunday. India are now at the bottom of the nine-team standings with 10 points from 15 games and will play again against China on Sunday in their last match of the 2024-25 FIH Pro League. With 0-1 loss to England in the other match of the day, Germany are one rung above India with 13 points. Even if India beat China, they are certain to finish at the bottom as they can only reach up to 12 points. Hence, India will be relegated from the FIH Pro League to the second tier FIH Nations Cup in the 2025-26 season. England are placed at seventh with 14 points from 15 games. In their penultimate match, China scored through Chen Yang (21st minute), Zhang Ying (26th) and Anhul Yu (45th) against India. India made a bright start and made some good circle penetrations in the first quarter. Baljeet Kaur had the first real chance of the match but her shot from the top of the circle in the third minute went wide. A minute later, India secured two-back-to-back first penalty corners but Deepika failed on both the occasions. China got their act together soon and earned their first penalty corner a minute later but India defended well. Veteran India goalkeeper Savita made some fine saves to deny the Chinese, including one in the 13th minute to keep out Guoting Hao's reverse hit. Seconds from the first quarter, China secured their second penalty corner but failed to stop the push. A minute into the second quarter, China earned two consecutive penalty corners but failed to make use of the chances. China came out all guns blazing in the second quarter and dominated the proceedings through penalty corners, and in the 21st minute, Chen Yang scored from a set piece. China continued to put pressure on the Indian defence and got their fifth penalty corner in the 26th minute and Zhang Ying made no mistake as they took a 2-0 lead at half-time. The Indians created a few chances but, as has been the case so far, they lacked the finishing touch. They dominated the third quarter with persistent attacks but failed to break the resolute Chinese defence. China took advantage of India's lacklustre attitude in the backline, tripling their lead in the 45th minute through a field goal by Anhul Yu against the run of play. The Indians continued to apply pressure on the Chinese defence and secured a penalty stroke in the 55th minute but Deepika missed the golden chance. The missed penalty stroke summed up India's day as China came out winners.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
FIH Pro League: Indian Women Slump To Relegation Depths Following China Defeat
Last Updated: Chen Yang, Zhang Ying and Anhul Yu netted a goal each to help China to a 3-0 win over India in Berlin. The Indian women's hockey team were relegated from the FIH Pro League as they continued their dismal showing in the European leg of the on Saturday as they succumbed to China for their seventh straight defeat. Chen Yang, Zhang Ying and Anhul Yu netted a goal each to help China to a 3-0 win over India in Berlin. As a result, India relegated to the second tier FIH Nations Cup in the 2025-26 season. India were condemnded to the bottom of the nine-team standings with 10 points from 15 games in the aftermath of the defeat. England, who are set to play Germany in back-to-back matches on Saturday and Sunday, are just above India with 11 points from 14 games. If England wins against Germany on Saturday, India will remain at the bottom and will be relegated from the FIH Pro League to the FIH Nations Cup. However, if Germany wins, India will need to defeat China on Sunday to retain their spot in the Pro League. For China, Chen Yang scored from a penalty corner in the 21st minute, followed by Zhang Ying in the 26th minute, and Anhul Yu added a field goal in the 45th minute. India started brightly, creating good circle penetrations in the first quarter. Baljeet Kaur had the first real chance in the third minute, but her shot went wide. A minute later, India secured two consecutive penalty corners, but Deepika failed to convert on both occasions. Seconds before the end of the first quarter, China secured their second penalty corner but failed to capitalise. A minute into the second quarter, China earned two more consecutive penalty corners but couldn't convert. China dominated the second quarter, and in the 21st minute, Chen Yang scored from a set piece. They continued pressuring the Indian defence and, in the 26th minute, Zhang Ying scored from their fifth penalty corner, giving China a 2-0 lead at halftime. India created a few chances but lacked the finishing touch. They dominated the third quarter with persistent attacks but couldn't break the solid Chinese defence. China capitalised on India's lacklustre defence, tripling their lead in the 45th minute with a field goal by Anhul Yu. India continued to pressure the Chinese defence and earned a penalty stroke in the 55th minute, but Deepika missed the chance. The missed penalty stroke summed up India's day as China emerged victorious. First Published:
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Indian women's hockey team relegated from FIH Pro League after defeat against China
Berlin, The Indian women's hockey team was on Saturday relegated from the FIH Pro League after losing to China 0-3 in its penultimate match, a result which placed it at the bottom of the points table. HT Image India's seventh consecutive defeat in their disastrous European leg of the FIH Pro League meant that they will finish at the lowest rung of the standings even though one match is left to be played on Sunday. India are now at the bottom of the nine-team standings with 10 points from 15 games and will play again against China on Sunday in their last match of the 2024-25 FIH Pro League. With 0-1 loss to England in the other match of the day, Germany are one rung above India with 13 points. Even if India beat China, they are certain to finish at the bottom as they can only reach up to 12 points. Hence, India will be relegated from the FIH Pro League to the second tier FIH Nations Cup in the 2025-26 season. England are placed at seventh with 14 points from 15 games. In their penultimate match, China scored through Chen Yang , Zhang Ying and Anhul Yu against India. India made a bright start and made some good circle penetrations in the first quarter. Baljeet Kaur had the first real chance of the match but her shot from the top of the circle in the third minute went wide. A minute later, India secured two-back-to-back first penalty corners but Deepika failed on both the occasions. China got their act together soon and earned their first penalty corner a minute later but India defended well. Veteran India goalkeeper Savita made some fine saves to deny the Chinese, including one in the 13th minute to keep out Guoting Hao's reverse hit. Seconds from the first quarter, China secured their second penalty corner but failed to stop the push. A minute into the second quarter, China earned two consecutive penalty corners but failed to make use of the chances. China came out all guns blazing in the second quarter and dominated the proceedings through penalty corners, and in the 21st minute, Chen Yang scored from a set piece. China continued to put pressure on the Indian defence and got their fifth penalty corner in the 26th minute and Zhang Ying made no mistake as they took a 2-0 lead at half-time. The Indians created a few chances but, as has been the case so far, they lacked the finishing touch. They dominated the third quarter with persistent attacks but failed to break the resolute Chinese defence. China took advantage of India's lacklustre attitude in the backline, tripling their lead in the 45th minute through a field goal by Anhul Yu against the run of play. The Indians continued to apply pressure on the Chinese defence and secured a penalty stroke in the 55th minute but Deepika missed the golden chance. The missed penalty stroke summed up India's day as China came out winners. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
