Summary
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 Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I tournament.
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| Association | Ice Hockey Association of India |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Darrin Harrold |
| Assistants | Amit Belwal Tsewang Gyaltson |
| Captain | Tsewang Chuskit |
| Most games | Tashi Dolkar Rinchen Dolma Stanzin Dolkar (22 each) |
| Top scorer | Tsewang Chuskit (10) |
| Most points | Tsewang Chuskit Dechen Dolker (15 each)[1] |
| Team colors | |
| IIHF code | IND |
| First international | |
 Singapore 8–1 India  (Taipei, Republic of China; 22 March 2016) | |
| Biggest win | |
India 11–0 Kuwait  (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 18 April 2019) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
 Thailand 20–1 India (Bangkok, Thailand; 12 March 2017) | |
| IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 2016) |
| Best result | 4th (2017, 2023) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 7–19–0 | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| IIHF Asia and Oceania Championship | ||
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2019 UAE | Division I |
History edit
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]
International competitions edit
- 2016 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I – 5th
- 2017 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia – 4th
- 2018 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I – 4th
- 2019 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia Division I –
- 2023 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Championship – 4th
- 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup – 4th
Results edit
| # | Year | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 Asia Cup Div I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 39 | -34 |
| 2 | 2017 Asia Cup | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 52 | -36 |
| 3 | 2018 Asia Cup Div I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | -14 |
| 4 | 2019 Asia Cup Div I | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 |
| 5 | 2023 Asia Cup | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 35 | -21 |
| 6 | 2024 Asia Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 22 | -15 |
| Total | 6 Games | 26 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 58 | 174 | -116 |
- 2017:[6] New Zealand U18 10-1 India(unofficial match)
Players and personnel edit
Team roster edit
For the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Championship[7][8]
| # | Name | Pos | S/G | Birthdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noor Jahan | G | L | 3 March 1990 |
| 3 | Stanzin Dolkar | F | R | 25 October 1995 |
| 4 | Tsewang Chuskit (C) | F | R | 12 July 1993 |
| 5 | Dechen Dolker (A) | F | R | 25 November 1992 |
| 8 | Tashi Dolker | F | R | 5 August 1999 |
| 10 | Sonam Angmo | F | R | 3 October 1999 |
| 13 | Rigzin Yangdol | D | R | 2 August 1995 |
| 14 | Sharap Yangshet | D | R | 14 March 1995 |
| 16 | Mutup Angmo | F | R | 6 April 1996 |
| 17 | Mehroon Nissa | D | R | 21 October 2003 |
| 18 | Skarma Rinchen | F | L | 25 March 2003 |
| 19 | Diskit Chhonzom Angmo | F | R | 19 August 1996 |
| 21 | Kunga Yangchen | F | R | 1 December 2006 |
| 41 | Tanzin Saldon | F | L | 27 September 2000 |
| 44 | Dorjay Dolma | G | L | 5 June 1993 |
| 60 | Stanzin Chosdon | D | R | 21 March 2005 |
| 74 | Padma Dolker | F | R | 15 December 1997 |
| 77 | Stanzin Chotso | D | R | 18 June 1999 |
| 87 | Sonam Angmo | D | L | 14 October 2001 |
| 94 | Padma Chorol (A) | F | R | 4 April 1994 |
Team staff edit
For the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup[7]
- Head coach:
Darrin Harrold - Assistant coach:
Amit Belwal - Assistant coach: Tsewang Gyaltson
- Team leader: Harjinder Singh
All-time record against other nations edit
Last match update: 30 March 2024[9]
| Positive balance (more Wins) | |
| Neutral balance (Wins = Losses) | |
| Negative balance (more Losses) |
| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Thailand |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 45 |
 Chinese Taipei |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
 Malaysia |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
 United Arab Emirates |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 18 |
 Philippines |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 21 |
| Kuwait |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
 Australia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
 Iran |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
 Kyrgyzstan |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Total | 26 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 58 | 170 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "India". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Tournament Progress" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. 2016-03-26. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "Media All Stars" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. 2016-03-26. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2016-04-09. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "India Results". Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Team Roster". International Ice Hockey Federation. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "India – Roster". International Ice Hockey Federation. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "India Women All Time Results". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 15 March 2022.