Indian women relegated from FIH Pro League

NEW DELHI: Indian women’s hockey team’s relegation from the FIH Pro League was confirmed on Sunday even before its last match of the season against China as Germany beat England 4-2.

India, placed last amongst nine teams with just 10 points in 15 matches, needed England to win against Germany in order to have a mathematical possibility of staying in the Pro League next season.

Germany only needed a draw against England to ensure safety but a brace from Stine Kurz, and one goal each from skipper Lisa Nolte and Johanna Hachenberg meant that the side, led by former Indian head coach Janneke Schopman, finished above England (14 points) in seventh spot with 16 points.

India will play in the FIH Nations Cup next season where the winner will be guaranteed a spot in the 2026-27 season of the FIH Pro League. Agencies

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