India's junior women's hockey team won a historic bronze medal at the FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile, defeating Argentina 4-2 after trailing 0-2 in the match. This is India's first-ever bronze medal at the Junior World Cup and the first medal since the gold won in 2016. Germany won the eighth title in the tournament, defeating Spain 3-2 in a shootout. India's remarkable comeback victory showcased the depth of talent in Indian women's hockey and the impact of sustained investment in junior development programmes under Hockey India.