Announcement of a cash award of ₹50 lakh for the Indian women's hockey team

• On August 28, 2026, Hockey India announced a cash award of ₹50 lakh for the Indian women's hockey team.

• This award recognizes the Indian team's historic fifth-place finish, achieved through a stellar performance at the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

• The Indian women's hockey team concluded its World Cup campaign on a high note.

• In the match played for the fifth and sixth positions, the Indian team defeated Germany—ranked fifth in the world—by a score of 3-1.

• With this victory, India secured the fifth spot in the tournament.