New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- In a sport few believed Indian women could play, let alone excel in, the Indian Women's Ice Hockey team has emerged as a force of resilience, rewriting history with a stunning Bronze win at the IIHF Asia Cup.

Their journey -- marked by struggle, stereotypes, and sheer grit -- has now become a beacon of inspiration for athletes across the nation, as per a press release.

The team came in third in June at the 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup in Al Ain, UAE, and their success story demonstrates courage, resiliency, and overcoming barriers in a sport that has historically been seen as a male stronghold.

For players like Diskit C Angmo, ice hockey began by watching her brother play, "I didn't know girls could even play hockey...