FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Here's how Indian girls are preparing

The Indian U-17 Women's Team is training in Jamshedpur presently for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022. This is also a part of their preliminary process for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The tournament will kickstart from 11 October to 30 October 2022 in India. A squad of 35 young girls is currently preparing in the Jamshedpur camp. They are on their way for a call-up as per the coach's judgments.

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Shilky Devi, a part of the squad, was a part of the Senior National Women's team squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022. On the other hand, Astam Oraon, Nitu Linda, and Lynda Kom were present in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship 2021 squad. All the 35 players are training under Suren Chettri at the moment. Head Coach Thomas Dennerby and Assistant Coach Alex Ambrose will join them shortly.

The scouting part was an experience in itself: Alex Ambrose

Alex Ambrose, the Assistant Coach and also in charge of the scouting process said, "The scouting part was the toughest. It was an experience in itself. I want to record the efforts and help which came in from the State Associations. Scouting is a continuous process, and we are working to build a team for the future. I am very happy and thankful to the Jharkhand Government for hosting us here. They have been staunch supporters of Indian Football, and have facilitated a safe environment for us all throughout."

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The Government of Jharkhand helped to set up the camp in Jamshedpur. Also, the Senior National Women's team also camped in Jamshedpur before the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022. The State Government provided them with infrastructural and logistical help during that time.

The 35-member Indian squad:

Goalkeepers:
Keisham Melody Chanu, Hempriya Seram, Anjali Munda

Defenders: 
Yanglem Julia Devi, Kajal, Naketa, Astam Oraon, Salina Kumari, Sudha Ankita Tirkey, Hemam Shilky Devi, Purnima Kumari, Payal, Kamasani. Durga, Kalpna Azad Zingh.

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Midfielders: 
R.Vinothini, Neha Rani, Thakor Shilpaben Devabhai, Madhumathi R, Dharshini Devi R, Lavanya Verma, Khushbu, Laishram Rejiya Devi, Ngashepam Pinku Devi, Varshika, Shailja, Lisham Babina Devi, Nitu Linda, Anita Kumari, Bhumika Bharat Mane.

Forwards: 
Sridevi Hansdah, Shubhangi Singh, Serto Lynda Kom, Loktongbam Sheila Devi, Reshma, Moirangthem Ambika Devi.