Hockey India names 33-member core probable group for national coaching camp ahead of womens asian champions trophy 2024
Hockey India on Saturday announced a 33-member Indian women’s hockey team for the national coaching camp to be held from September 15 to October 9.
The camp will take place at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru, marking the beginning of the team’s preparations for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, which will take place in Rajgir, Bihar from November 11 to 20.
The Indian women’s hockey team last competed in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season, having faced tough challenges in London and Antwerp against Argentina, Belgium, Germany, and Great Britain. The team played under the leadership of captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, and was guided by head coach Harendra Singh.
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“The upcoming national women’s coaching camp is a crucial step in our preparations for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy,” said the head coach.
“This camp will allow us to refine our strategies, work on specific areas that need improvement, and build on the strengths we displayed during the FIH Pro League. With the Asian Champions Trophy being held in Rajgir for the first time, it is a unique opportunity for our team to perform at their best on home soil. We are focused on enhancing our skills, fitness, and teamwork, and this camp will lay the foundation for a successful tournament,” he added.
Indian Women’s hockey team camp list:
Goalkeepers
1 Savita
2 Bichu Devi Kharibam
3 Bansari Solanki
4 Madhuri Kindo
Defenders
5 Nikki Pradhan
6 Udita
7 Ishika Chaudhary
8 Monika
9 Ropni Kumari
10 Mahima Choudhary
11 Jyoti Chhatri
12 Preeti
Midfielders
13 Salima Tete
14 Marina Lalramnghaki
15 Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
16 Neha
17 Jyoti
18 Edula Jyoti
19 Baljeet Kaur
20 Manisha Chauhan
21 Akshata Abaso Dhekale
22 Ajmina Kujur
Forwards
23 Sunelita Toppo
24 Mumtaz Khan
25 Lalremsiami
26 Sangita Kumari
27 Deepika
28 Sharmila Devi
29 Navneet Kaur
30 Deepika Soreng
31 Preeti Dubey
32 Vandana Katariya
33 Rutuja Dadaso Pisal