Bangladesh Women’s Hockey Team Makes History in Jakarta

On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Bangladesh team defeated a formidable Uzbekistan side 3-2 at the GBK Hockey Field, marking their first-ever international win in hockey history. This landmark triumph has brought the team significantly closer to qualifying for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.

The match began with high intensity as the Bangladesh head coach employed an aggressive tactical formation. Rimon Sharika opened the scoring with a spectacular field goal, giving Bangladesh an early lead. However, Uzbekistan responded quickly when Khuzaeva Madinabonu converted a penalty corner to level the score at 1-1. Bangladesh regained momentum in the second quarter when Akter Kona struck an exceptional field goal in the 24th minute to make it 2-1. Following the half-time break, Airin Riya, who was later named player of the match, extended the lead to 3-1 by converting a penalty corner in the third quarter.

The final quarter saw a tense battle as Uzbekistan pushed to close the gap. Khayadarova Zulkhumor successfully converted a penalty stroke to bring the score to 3-2, injecting late drama into the contest. Despite the pressure, the Bangladesh defensive line showed remarkable resilience, successfully fending off subsequent attacks to secure the historic win. With this result, Bangladesh currently sits at the top of Group A with 4 points from two matches, followed by Uzbekistan with 3 points.

Bangladesh is scheduled to face Hong Kong in their third group-stage match this Sunday, April 26. Of the eight teams competing in this qualifying tournament, the top four will earn a spot in the Asian Games to be held in Japan this September and October. This victory serves as a powerful statement of the rising potential of women’s hockey in Bangladesh on the global stage.