Indian Women's Hockey Team Makes a Strong Start at Asian Champions Trophy

India, 31 December 2025 — The Indian women's hockey team commenced their campaign at the Asian Champions Trophy with a decisive 3-0 victory over Thailand on Friday in Ranchi, India. The match saw fine performances from the Indian side, with Navneet Kaur, Deep Grace Ekka, and Salima Tete each scoring a goal. The tournament, which features six teams from across Asia, is being hosted by India, providing the home team with a significant advantage. The win puts India in a strong position as they aim to secure one of the top spots in the round-robin format to advance to the knockout stages. This victory is crucial for India as they seek to reclaim the title they last won in 2016. The tournament will also serve as an important step in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games. The Indian team will next face Malaysia in their second match of the tournament, hoping to build on their strong start.