Indian Junior Women's team wins 2-1 against Belgium in European tour 2025

By: WE Staff | Thursday, 12 June 2025

• The Indian junior women's hockey team won 2-1 against Belgium
• The Indian team continued its winning streak in Europe
• The European tour is crucial for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 in Santiago

The Indian junior women's hockey team won 2-1 against Belgium in Antwerp, securing a strong performance in their European tour. The match remained goalless in the first half, but India broke the deadlock in the 35th minute with a penalty stroke by Lalthantluangi. The Indian team continued its winning streak in Europe.

Belgium scored an equalizer in the last quarter with Van Hellemont (48'), but India's Geeta Yadav (50') scored the winner two minutes later. India defended well in the final 10 minutes, securing their second consecutive win against Belgium. They will face Belgium again for the third and final match of the tour on June 12.

Indian team secures 3-2 win against Belgium in a thrilling European tour, marking their successful start to the five-match tour.

The Indian junior women's team has completed their Four Nations Tournament in Argentina, registering a 2-1 win and a 2-2 (2-3 SO) loss against Chile, a 1-1 (2-0 SO) win and a 2-4 loss against hosts Argentina, and won twice with 3-2 and 2-2 (3-1 SO) against Uruguay. The team is now on a five-match European tour, starting their tour with a win against Belgium. They will play Belgium for the third time on their European tour.

The Indian junior women's hockey team began their European tour in June 2025 with a series at the Hockey Center of Excellence in Antwerp, Belgium. The team will play three matches, securing their second consecutive win. The final match will be on June 12. These matches are crucial for India's rising stars, sharpening their skills and team chemistry for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 in Santiago, Chile, in December 2025.