
India lose 1-4 to China, miss out on direct women's hockey World Cup berth
Published on: Sept. 14, 2025, 8:24 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
In the Asia Cup final, the Indian women's hockey team faced a tough defeat against China. Despite Navneet Kaur's early goal, China dominated the match. Zixia Ou, Hong Li, Meirong Zou, and Jiaqi Zhong scored for China. China secured a 4-1 victory, earning their spot in the 2026 World Cup.