33 Players Named for Potential Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the Asian Champions Trophy
Patiala, 17 September (Sports Desk)
A pool of 33 potential players has been announced for the upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from November 11th.
These players will participate in a national women’s coaching camp in Bengaluru from September 15th to October 9th. This camp marks the beginning of the team’s preparations for the Asian Champions Trophy. The tournament will be held at the newly constructed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, a joint initiative of Hockey India and the Bihar government.
The Indian women’s hockey team last competed in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season, facing tough challenges against teams like Argentina, Belgium, Germany, and Great Britain in London and Antwerp. Under the leadership of captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, and guided by chief coach Harendra Singh, the team delivered a commendable performance.
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The selected squad includes goalkeepers Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, and Madhuri Kindo. The defenders are Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Ropni Kumari, Mahima Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, and Preeti. The midfielders are Salima Tete, Mariana Lalramnghaki, Vaishnavi Vitthal Falke, Neha, Jyoti, Edula Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, Manisha Chauhan, Akshata Abbaso Dhekale, and Ajmina Kujur. The forwards include Sunita Toppo, Mumtaz Khan, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Deepika Soreng, Preeti Dubey, Vandana Katariya, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal.
Chief coach Harendra Singh said, “The upcoming national women’s coaching camp is a crucial step in our preparations for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. This camp will allow us to refine our strategies, work on specific areas that need improvement, and build upon the strengths we showcased during the FIH Pro League.”
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Key points:
- A pool of 33 players has been selected for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy.
- The players will undergo a training camp in Bengaluru.
- The tournament will be held in Rajgir, Bihar.
- The Indian team will aim to build on their performance in the FIH Hockey Pro League.
