India Women's Hockey Start Asia Cup Campaign With 11-0 Win Over Thailand

The Indian women's hockey team launched their Women's Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant 11-0 victory over Thailand in their Pool B fixture. Key contributors included Mumtaz Khan, Udita Duhan, and Beauty Dung Dung, each scoring two goals, while other players like Sangita Kumari, Navneet Kaur, and Lalremsiami also added to the scoreline. India displayed early dominance with multiple field goals and penalty corner conversions, maintaining relentless pressure throughout the match. Despite missing key players Savita Punia and Deepika due to injuries, the ninth-ranked Indian team showed strong intent to win the Asia Cup and secure qualification for the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup. The tournament features eight teams, with the top two from each pool advancing to the Super 4s stage, culminating in a final on September 14. India’s next matches are against Japan and Singapore as they aim to lift the title for the third time.