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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: 560

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.

TAGS India Women Hockey FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 India Vs South Africa Pool D Indian Hockey Team Deepika Singh

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