India women open FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad with 4–0 win over Uruguay
India's women's hockey team beat Uruguay 4–0 at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on 8 March 2026 in their opening Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Summary
India's women's hockey team began their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a 4–0 win over Uruguay at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on 8 March 2026. Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal were among the scorers as India pulled away in the second half. The Hyderabad qualifier ran from 8 to 14 March with eight teams in two pools.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 8 March 2026, G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground, Hyderabad
- Result
- India 4–0 Uruguay (Pool B)
- Scorers include
- Ishika, Lalremsiami, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal
- Event
- FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, 8–14 March
Practice MCQs 1 questions
India's women's hockey team opened their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign in Hyderabad on 8 March 2026 with a 4–0 win over which team?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Uruguay
India beat Uruguay 4–0 in their first Pool B match at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground.