Sakura Japan (Japan Women’s National Hockey Team) “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026, Auckland)” Match 2 Result [Japan 1-2 India]

The Japanese women’s national field hockey team, “Sakura Japan” (world ranking: 15th), faced India (world ranking: 9th) in their second match of the “4th FIH Nations Cup (2026/Auckland)” being held in Auckland, New Zealand. They lost 1–2, bringing their record to one win and one loss (3 points).

Their third match will be against the United States (WR 12th) on June 18 at 10:00 (Japan Time).
(The schedule and start times are subject to change depending on tournament conditions.)

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* Live match updates [International Hockey Federation (FIH) Official Website]

* FIH World Rankings as of June 15 (prior to the tournament)

Match No. 6　Tuesday, June 16, 10:00 (Japan Time)

Japan

India