Netherlands won FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup

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:

1. Netherlands
2. India
3. Poland
4. South Africa
5. Uruguay
6. Malaysia
7. Ukraine
8. New Zealand
9. United States
10. Namibia
11. Australia
12. Fiji
13. Thailand
14. Paraguay
15. Zambia
16. 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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