India women's national ice hockey team
| Association | Ice Hockey Association of India |
|---|---|
| Captain | Tsewang Chuskit |
| Most games | Tashi Dolkar Stanzin Dolkar (26) |
| Top scorer | Tsewang Chuskit (12) |
| Most points | Tsewang Chuskit (19)[1] |
| Team colors | |
| IIHF code | IND |
| First international | |
| Singapore 8–1 (Taipei, Republic of China; 22 March 2016) | |
| Biggest win | |
| 11–0 Kuwait (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 18 April 2019) | |
| Biggest defeat | |
| Thailand 20–1 (Bangkok, Thailand; 12 March 2017) | |
| IIHF Women's Asia Cup | |
| Appearances | 5 (first in 2016) |
| Best result | 3rd (2025) |
| International record (W–L–T) | |
| 10–20–0 | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| IIHF Women's Asia Cup | ||
| 2025 United Arab Emirates | ||
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.
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]
India won their first ever medal at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup by finishing behind Iran and Philippines in third position.[11]
International competitions
- 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
- 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup –
Results
| # | 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 |
| 7 | 2025 Asia Cup | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 16 | -3 |
| Total | 7 Games | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 71 | 190 | -119 |
Players and personnel
Team roster
For the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup[12][13]
| # | Name | Pos | S/G | Birthdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 | Skarma Rinchen | F | L | 25 March 2003 |
| 19 | Diskit Chhonzom Angmo | F | R | 19 August 1996 |
| 20 | Rinchen Dolma | F | L | 25 September 1990 |
| 22 | Sherap Zangmo | D | L | 4 December 1997 |
| 29 | Punchok Dolma | F | R | 8 March 1994 |
| 41 | Tanzin Saldon | F | L | 27 September 2000 |
| 44 | Dorjay Dolma | G | L | 5 June 1993 |
| 74 | Padma Dolker | F | R | 15 December 1997 |
| 77 | Stanzin Chotso | D | R | 18 June 1999 |
| 85 | Padma Lhundup | G | L | 30 April 2002 |
| 87 | Sonam Angmo | D | L | 14 October 2001 |
| 88 | Stanzin Zangmo | D | R | 4 July 1999 |
| 94 | Padma Chorol (A) | F | R | 4 April 1994 |
Team staff
For the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup[12]
- Head coach: Darrin Harrold
- Assistant coach: Amit Belwal
- Assistant coach: Tsewang Gyaltson
- Assistant coach: Amir Ali
- Assistant coach: Bharat Singh
- Team leader: Harjinder Singh
All-time record against other nations
Last match update: 6 June 2025[14]
| Positive balance (more Wins) | |
| Neutral balance (Wins = Losses) | |
| Negative balance (more Losses) |
| Team | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Iran | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| Kuwait | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| Malaysia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 18 |
| Philippines | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 25 |
| Singapore | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Thailand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 45 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 22 |
| Total | 30 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 70 | 181 |
See also
- India men's national junior ice hockey team
- India men's national under-18 ice hockey team
- Indian Ice Hockey Championship
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Indian Women's Ice Hockey team beats Philippines 4-3 to register first ever international win". Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Thailand v India 2017" (PDF).
- ^ "India 11-0 Kuwait". Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Indian women's ice hockey team reaches semi-final in Asia & Oceania C'ship".
- ^ "Singapore 3-1 India". Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Breaking Ice : Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team Wins Historic Bronze in UAE!".
- ^ a b "Team Roster". International Ice Hockey Federation. 2025-06-04.
- ^ "India – Roster". International Ice Hockey Federation. 2025-06-04.
- ^ "India Women All Time Results". National Teams of Ice Hockey. Retrieved 15 March 2022.