Hockey India Announces ₹50 Lakh Cash Prize for Indian Women’s Team After Best World Cup Run in 52 Years

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-08-29 15:48:00

Despite missing out on a podium finish, the Indian women's hockey team has been showered with immense appreciation and a substantial financial reward for their extraordinary campaign at the global stage. Led by captain Salima Tete, the squad delivered a stellar performance at the recently concluded FIH Hockey World Cup held in Belgium and the Netherlands, securing a historic fifth-place finish—marking the nation's best performance in the tournament in over five decades.

Historic 5th-Place Finish and Dominant Campaign

The Indian women's hockey team etched their names in the history books by sealing a commendable fifth position, their highest finish in the World Cup in the last 52 years, second only to their fourth-place finish in the inaugural edition. In their final classification match, the gritty Indian side displayed remarkable skill and composure, defeating a formidable German team 3-1. Throughout the tournament, the team exhibited fierce consistency, suffering only a single defeat while playing out hard-fought draws against global powerhouses like China, England, and Australia, alongside a resounding 6-1 victory over South Africa.

Hockey India Announces ₹50 Lakh Cash Reward for Players and Support Staff

In recognition of their inspiring journey and historic milestone, Hockey India took to social media to officially announce a handsome cash prize of ₹50 lakh for the entire contingent. The reward will be equitably distributed among the players and the backroom support staff, with each player slated to receive ₹2 lakh and individual support staff members receiving ₹1 lakh. By honoring the team's relentless grit and historic resurgence, Hockey India aims to further propel the momentum of women's hockey in the country as the squad continues to make rapid strides on the international circuit.

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