The 20-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team has been announced by Hockey India for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana, which will take place there from March 8–14. At the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands in August, hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria will compete for three qualifying slots. The teams are split into two pools, with hosts India, Scotland, Uruguay, and Wales in Pool B and England, Korea, Italy, and Austria in Pool A. Salima Tete, a seasoned midfielder, will remain the team’s captain, offering stability and leadership at its core. Both Bichu Devi Kharibam and Bansari Solanki share goalkeeping duties with the team.
Leading the Indian Women’s Hockey Team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers is Tete
