The Indian women's hockey team defeated Japan in a match at the FIH Nations Cup on June 16, 2026, continuing a strong run of form in the tournament. The result followed an earlier comeback victory over the United States, where forward Deepika scored a brace to help India rally to a 3-2 win. The Nations Cup, one of several major events on India's packed 2026 sporting calendar that also includes the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, serves as an important platform for the team to build momentum ahead of those multi-sport events.
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Indian women's hockey team beats Japan in FIH Nations Cup after earlier win over USA
Key Points
- The Indian women's hockey team defeated Japan in a match at the FIH Nations Cup on June 16, 2026, continuing a strong run of form in the tournament
- The result followed an earlier comeback victory over the United States, where forward Deepika scored a brace to help India rally to a 3-2 win
- The Nations Cup, one of several major events on India's packed 2026 sporting calendar that also includes the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, serves as an important platform for the team to build momentum ahead of those multi-sport events
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• FIH Nations Cup result (June 16, 2026): India women beat Japan • Earlier match: India beat USA 3-2, with forward Deepika scoring a brace • 2026 is a multi-event year for Indian sport, also featuring Commonwealth Games and Asian Games
