New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Former Indian men's hockey captain Viren Rasquinha hailed the Team India women's team for their fighting performances at the ongoing FIH Hockey World Cup and said that the team could achieve an automatic qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, with China being their biggest obstacle.

India's campaign at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup ended heartbreakingly after a 0-0 draw against Australia saw them miss out on a semifinal berth on goals scored. India needed a victory to keep their hopes alive and reach the next round but were unable to find the breakthrough despite creating several promising opportunities. The two teams finished level on points and goal difference, but Australia secured the semifinal bert...