Nations Cup final: India won the Women’s Nations Cup by defeating Spain

Valencia. India clinched the FIH Women’s Nations Cup title by defeating Spain 1-0 in the final here on Saturday. By winning the tournament, held for the first time, the team confirmed its place in the 2023-24 Pro League. Gurjit Kaur converted a penalty corner in the sixth minute which proved to be the deciding factor.

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The Commonwealth Games bronze medalists ended their campaign in the eight-nation tournament with five straight wins. Coach Yanke Schoepmann’s side beat Ireland 2-1 in a shootout in the semi-finals here on Friday.