Indian Women’s Hockey Team Relegated to FIH Nations Cup After Eighth Straight Loss

The Indian women’s hockey team’s dismal run in the FIH Pro League continued as they fell 2-3 to China on Sunday, marking their eighth consecutive defeat and sealing their relegation to the FIH Nations Cup.

Despite taking an early lead in the match, the Indian team failed to maintain their advantage, allowing China to make a strong comeback and clinch victory. The loss capped a disappointing campaign for India, who finished at the bottom of the nine-team table with just 10 points from 16 matches.

With this result, the Indian team will now compete in the FIH Nations Cup, the second-tier global competition, following their demotion from the top-level Pro League.

The team’s performance has raised concerns among analysts and fans, highlighting the urgent need for strategic changes and player development ahead of future international competitions.