New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team missed out on direct qualification for the Women’s Hockey World Cup next year after suffering a crushing defeat against China in the final of the Hockey Women’s Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday. China scored twice in the last quarter to beat India 4-1 in the final at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Guangzhou, China and secure the title.

With the win, hosts China also qualified directly for the Women’s World Cup 2026, which is set to be held in Belgium and Netherlands. China produced a stunning performance in the second half to turn the game on its head and send India crashing out of the tournament. Leading 2-1 at halftime, the hosts upped the ante and ran havoc at India’s defence in the final........

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