Goalkeeper Madhuri Kindo showcased her brilliance between the posts, guiding India to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the USA in sudden death, securing a ninth-place finish at the Junior Women's Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile.
In an electrifying classification match, both India and the USA exhibited tremendous resilience, resulting in a 2-2 deadlock at the end of regulation time. Kindo's exceptional save during sudden death and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal's composed conversion propelled India to triumph.