HI names 33-member core probable group for national coaching camp ahead of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024

The camp will take place at the 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.

File Photo: Indian team to prepare for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

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