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The winning moments of the sporting weekend in India were when the women's hockey team scored a resounding 4-0 win over Uruguay in the World Cup of Hockey fixtures 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Stadiums in Ranchi on March 9, 2026, only a day following the victory of the Indian cricket team in the third T20 World Cup.

Vandana Katariya got off the mark in the 12th minute with a clinical field goal and doubled up in the 38th with a powerful drag-flick penalty corner conversion. Salima Tete, a midfielder, added to the lead in the 45th minute with a rebound goal, and Navneet Kaur put the finishing touches in the 52nd minute with a brilliant reverse shot.

The Indian side played more (more than 65 percent), had more chances, and had a clean sheet with good defenses, as well as the sharp saves of Savita as a goalkeeper. The victory leaves India at the top of Pool A with full points on two games, increasing their possibility of a direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup in Spain-Netherlands.

The audience celebrated the event as timely during T20 WC festivities, and social media was awash with Indians taking over numerous sports. Then comes the most important battle with superior rivals.