New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Indian women's hockey team will be chasing their maiden World Cup title as they take the field in Amstelveen from August 16. Unlike their male counterparts, the Indian women had a far more arduous journey, marked by inconsistent participation at the World Cup.

From finishing fourth at the inaugural edition in France in 1974 to ending ninth in 2022, the India women have featured in only eight of the 15 editions of the tournament so far. The Indian team have been brilliant in the build up to the World Cup - winning the FIH Nations Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.

With Sjoerd Marijne at the helm once again, the Indian women's hockey team can dream of finishing on the podium. The Dutch coach has been credited to bring...