India women's national ice hockey team

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India
Ice Hockey Association of India logo.png
Association Ice Hockey Association of India
CaptainTsewang Chuskit
Most gamesTashi Dolkar
Stanzin Dolkar (26)
Top scorerTsewang Chuskit (12)
Most pointsTsewang Chuskit (19) [1]
Team colors    
IIHF codeIND
First international
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 8–1 India  Flag of India.svg
(Taipei, Republic of China; 22 March 2016)
Biggest win
Flag of India.svg  India 11–0 Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svg
(Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 18 April 2019)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 20–1 India  Flag of India.svg
(Bangkok, Thailand; 12 March 2017)
IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia
Appearances5 (first in 2016 )
Best result4th (2017, 2023)
International record (W–L–T)
7–19–0
Medal record
IIHF Asia and Oceania Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 UAE Division I

The India women's national ice hockey team is the ice hockey team representing India internationally in women's competition. The team is controlled by the Ice Hockey Association of India, and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The team was formed in 2016 and currently competes in the IIHF Asia and Oceania Championship tournament.

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History

The India women's national ice hockey team played its first game in March 2016 at the 2016 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I tournament. [2] [3] In their opening game of the tournament India lost 1–8 to Singapore. [3] India went on to lose their other three games of the tournament to Chinese Taipei, Malaysia and Thailand, finishing in last place with zero points. [4] Their 0–13 loss to Chinese Taipei at the tournament was their biggest defeat in international competition at the time. [1] At the end of the tournament Noor Jahan was named best goaltender by the media. [5]

They competed in the 2017 Asia Challenge Cup, where the team finished fourth in round robin stage. It was in this tournament where India won their first ever match as they defeated Philippines by the score of 4–3. [6] But the team also suffered their worst defeat against Thailand by the score-line of 1–20. [7] India finished the 2019 Asia Challenge Cup Division I in the third position ahead of Kuwait whom they defeated 11–0. [8] In the 2023 Asia and Oceania Championship the team reached the semifinals but lost to Thailand and in the bronze medal match lost to Singapore 1–3. [9] [10]

International competitions

Results

#YearMWDLGFGAGD
1 2016 Asia Cup Div I 4004539-34
2 2017 Asia Cup 62041652-36
3 2018 Asia Cup Div I 3003317-14
4 2019 Asia Cup Div I 3102139+4
5 2023 Asia Cup 63031435-21
6 2024 Asia Cup 4103722-15
Total6 Games26701958174-116

Players and personnel

Team roster

For the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Championship [12] [13]

#Name Pos S/G Birthdate
1Noor Jahan G L3 March 1990 (age 34)
3Stanzin Dolkar F R25 October 1995 (age 29)
4Tsewang Chuskit (C) F R12 July 1993 (age 31)
5Dechen Dolker (A) F R25 November 1992 (age 32)
8Tashi Dolker F R5 August 1999 (age 25)
10Sonam Angmo F R3 October 1999 (age 25)
13Rigzin Yangdol D R2 August 1995 (age 29)
14Sharap Yangshet D R14 March 1995 (age 29)
16Mutup Angmo F R6 April 1996 (age 28)
17Mehroon Nissa D R21 October 2003 (age 21)
18Skarma Rinchen F L25 March 2003 (age 21)
19Diskit Chhonzom Angmo F R19 August 1996 (age 28)
21Kunga Yangchen F R1 December 2006 (age 18)
41Tanzin Saldon F L27 September 2000 (age 24)
44Dorjay Dolma G L5 June 1993 (age 31)
60Stanzin Chosdon D R21 March 2005 (age 19)
74Padma Dolker F R15 December 1997 (age 27)
77Stanzin Chotso D R18 June 1999 (age 25)
87Sonam Angmo D L14 October 2001 (age 23)
94Padma Chorol (A) F R4 April 1994 (age 30)

Team staff

For the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup [12]

All-time record against other nations

Last match update: 30 March 2024 [14]

Key
    Positive balance(more Wins)
    Neutral balance(Wins = Losses)
    Negative balance(more Losses)
TeamGPWTLGFGA
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 3003320
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 3003245
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 1001013
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 42021117
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 4004818
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 4103621
Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait 2200170
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 100116
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 2002127
Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg  Kyrgyzstan 220093
Total26701958170

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "India". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
  2. Merk, Martin (2016-03-26). "Taipei women defend title". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  3. 1 2 "2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I". International Ice Hockey Federation. Archived from the original on 2016-03-29. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  4. "Tournament Progress" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. 2016-03-26. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  5. "Media All Stars" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. 2016-03-26. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  6. "Indian Women's Ice Hockey team beats Philippines 4-3 to register first ever international win" . Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  7. "Thailand v India 2017" (PDF).
  8. "India 11-0 Kuwait" . Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  9. "Indian women's ice hockey team reaches semi-final in Asia & Oceania C'ship".
  10. "Singapore 3-1 India" . Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  11. "India Results" . Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  12. 1 2 "Team Roster". International Ice Hockey Federation. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  13. "India – Roster". International Ice Hockey Federation. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  14. "India Women All Time Results". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 15 March 2022.