Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India hold Olympic silver medallists China 2-2 in opener
The Indian women's hockey team drew 2-2 with Olympic silver medallists China in its FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D opener at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on 16 August 2026.
Summary
The Indian women's hockey team drew 2-2 with China in its FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D opener at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on 16 August 2026. Navneet Kaur and Deepika, the latter from a penalty corner, gave India the lead twice, but China, the Olympic silver medallists, equalised through Zhang Ying and a Ma Ning drag-flick. India fielded eight World Cup debutants, and the team is coached by Sjoerd Marijne.
Key facts
- Event
- FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, Pool D
- Result
- India 2–2 China, 16 Aug 2026
- Venue
- Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen, Netherlands
- India scorers
- Navneet Kaur, Deepika
- China scorers
- Zhang Ying, Ma Ning
- Coach
- Sjoerd Marijne
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Against which team did the Indian women's hockey team draw 2-2 in its FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 opener on 16 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — China
India drew 2-2 with Olympic silver medallists China in their Pool D opener at Amstelveen.
Consider the following statements about India's opening match at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: 1. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored India's goals. 2. The match was played at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored as India drew 2-2 with China at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on 16 August 2026.