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Hockey World Cup: Unbeaten India storm past South Africa 6-1 to register first win of 2026 edition

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India Women Thrash South Africa 6-1 to Strengthen Top Spot in Hockey World Cup Pool D

By IANS News August 19, 2026 • 08:15 AM View: 424

The Indian women’s hockey team strengthened their position at the top of Pool D at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 with a commanding 6-1 victory over South Africa at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Tuesday.

The emphatic win keeps India unbeaten in the tournament, having earlier drawn 2-2 against 2024 Olympic silver medallists China, taking their tally to four points from two matches, with India currently leading the pool on goal difference.

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