The Indian women’s hockey team head into the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 with momentum after having won the FIH Nations Cup, and will look to carry that confidence into their campaign. Speaking to JioStar, Captain Salima Tete opened up about the team's preparations and goals for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026:"As a captain, my role is to support every player on the pitch. This time, the FIH Hockey World Cup will be ours. I am very excited, especially since this is my second World Cup. Our pool in the World Cup is challenging, and we are preparing for tough matches.