India's Junior Women's Hockey team beats Chile 2-1 at at Four Nations Tournament

By: WE Staff | Monday, 26 May 2025

• Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team claims victory over Chile 2-1
• Four Nations Tournament, organized in Argentina, prepares for the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup

India's Junior Women's Hockey Team began their Four Nations Tournament campaign with a 2-1 victory over Chile in Rosario, Argentina, on May 25, 2025, with goals from Sukhveer Kaur 39th minute and Kanika Siwach in the 58th minute, netting the winning goal. Whereas Chile took the lead in the 20th minute through Javeria Saenz, however, India's response stood firmly, securing the triumph.

Next up, India will face Uruguay on May 26, as they continue their preparations for the FIH Junior Women's World Cup later this year.

The Four Nations Tournament is a junior women's hockey event being hosted in Rosario, Argentina, from May 25 to June 2, 2025. It features India, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, serving as a crucial preparation for the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup scheduled for December.

The friendly tournament follows a double round-robin format, where each team plays six matches against the other three nations twice. The team finishing at the top of the standings will be crowned the champion.

India's squad consists, Nidhi (Goalkeeper) leading the team as Captain and Hina Bano (Forward) serving as the Vice-Captain. Promising players, including Engil Harsha Rani Minz as second goalkeeper, Vidyashree V as a standby. Defensive unit carries, Mamita Oram, Lalthantluangi, Manisha, Puja Sahoo, Parwati Topno, Nandini, and Sakshi Shukla. The midfielders are Priyanka Yadav, Anisha Sahu, Rajni Kerketta, Binima Dhan, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sanjana Horo, Supriya Kujur, and Priyanka Dogra, with Huda Khan and Munmuni Das as standbys. The forward line consists, Hina Bano, Sonam, Sukhveer Kaur, Geeta Yadav, Lalrinpuii, Kanika Siwach, and Karmanpreet Kaur, while Selestina Horo is a standby.