Hockey News
At Women’s Champions Challenge II, Kazan, Russia

India became the first winner of the Women’s Champions Challenge II in hockey history ... The Indian team defeated Belgium (6-3) in Saturday’s exciting final in Kazan, Russia ... Indian team played excellent match in this entire Champions Challenge II, including their tough match against Ukrainean team ... The Indian women’s team were attacking and they never stop attacking which the Indian men’s team sometimes forget when leading ... Rani Rampal scored 4 goals in the final, she also won 2 awards in this tournament, top goal scorer and youngest player.

Final
India bt Belgium 6-3

Goal Scored - Rani RAMPAL (IND) 17', 38' PC, 44' & 54', Saba ANJUM (IND) 20', Chancahn THOKCHOM (IND) 49' and Valerie VERMEERSCH (BEL) 40' PC & 52' PC, Jil BOON (BEL) 55'

Individual Awards
Player of Tournament - Surinfer KAUR (IND)
Youngest Player - Rani RAMPAL (IND)
Top Goal Scorer - Rani RAMPAL (IND)

Semi-final
India bt Ukraine 2-1

Goal Scored - Rani RAMPAL (IND) 6', Saba ANJUM (IND) 23' and Nataliya VASYUKOVA (UKR) 44'