India Women's Hockey Team Thrashes Indonesia 17-1 at Asian Games 2026

India's women's hockey team continued their commanding performance at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating Indonesia 17-1 in their second Pool B match on Monday. Deepika Sehrawat and Rutuja Pisal each scored three goals, leading the onslaught alongside Sunelita Toppo, skipper Salima Tete, and Sakshi Rana.

India scored four goals in the first quarter alone. Deepika opened the scoring with a penalty corner conversion in the eighth minute, followed by Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, and Rutuja Pisal's contributions. This victory marks India's second straight win, following their dominant 19-0 triumph over Uzbekistan in their opening match. The team now faces Thailand in their next fixture.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Savita Punia made history during the campaign, becoming India's most-capped women's hockey player with 321 international appearances.