India finished as runner-up at the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup after a 7-2 loss to the Netherlands in the final in Muscat. India tried to make a comeback and scored twice – Jyoti Chhatri (20th minute) and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (23rd minute) – but could not catch the Dutch team which added one more goal courtesy of Kalse before the full-time hooter.
Tournament Awards and Accolades
The tournament was not just about winning but also celebrating individual brilliance and team achievements:
- Gold Medallists: Netherlands
- Silver Medallists: India
- Bronze Medallists: Poland
- Women’s Challenger Trophy Winner: United States
- Women’s Challenger Trophy Runner-Up: Namibia
- Best Goalkeeper: Marta Kucharska (Poland)
- Best Junior Player: Deepika Soreng (India)
- Top Scorer: Teresa Viana (Uruguay) with 19 goals
- Best Player: Noor De Baat (Netherlands)
Notable Results
The tournament featured some exciting matches, highlighting the growing competitiveness in women’s hockey:
- Zambia vs Oman (11-3)
- Thailand vs Paraguay (5-3)
- Fiji vs Australia (3-8)
- Namibia vs United States (0-2)
- Ukraine vs New Zealand (6-0)
- Uruguay vs Malaysia (8-4)
- Poland vs South Africa (4-2)
- Netherlands vs India (7-2)
Final Positions
The final standings of the teams were as follows:
- Netherlands
- India
- Poland
- South Africa
- Uruguay
- Malaysia
- Ukraine
- New Zealand
- United States
- Namibia
- Australia
- Fiji
- Thailand
- Paraguay
- Zambia
- Oman
Important Questions Related to FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup
- Which team finished as the runner-up at the inaugural FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
- Which country won the gold medal at the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
- Who were the bronze medallists at the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
- Which team won the Women’s Challenger Trophy at the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
- Who was named the Best Goalkeeper at the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
- Who was the Best Junior Player at the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
- Who was named the Best Player at the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup?
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