Hockey India announces 24-member Indian women's squad for FIH Pro League 2023-24

Hockey India on Saturday announced the 24-member Indian women's hockey team for the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24.

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The Bhubaneswar phase will start on February 3 and will end on February 9 while the Rourkela phase will start on February 12 and will continue till February 18. India will face visiting teams, USA, Netherlands, China and Australia twice each in both the legs, starting their FIH Pro League campaign against defending Asian Games champions China on February 3.

Experienced goalkeeper Savita Punia has been selected to lead the Indian women's hockey team as captain, while experienced forward Vandana Kataria will serve as the vice-captain for the FIH Pro League 2023-24.

The Indian Women's Hockey Team for the FIH Pro League 2023-24 comprises goalkeepers, Savita Punia and Bichu Devi Kharibam. Meanwhile, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, and Jyoti Chhatri have been named as defenders in the squad. 

Nisha, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Salima Tete, Sonika, Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, and Sunelita Toppo will feature in the midfield. The forwards in the squad are Mumtaz Khan, Beauty Dungdung, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Vandana Katariya, and Sharmila Devi.

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Indian Women's Hockey Team for FIH Pro League:

Goalkeepers

1. Savita (C)

2. Bichu Devi Kharibam

Defenders

3. Gurjit Kaur 

4. Nikki Pradhan 

5. Udita 

6. Ishika Chaudhary 

7. Monika 

8. Jyoti Chhatri

Midfielders

9. Nisha 

10. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke 

11. Neha 

12. Navneet Kaur 

13. Salima Tete 

14. Sonika 

15. Jyoti 

16. Baljeet Kaur 

17. Sunelita Toppo

Forwards

18. Mumtaz Khan 

19. Beauty Dungdung 

20. Lalremsiami 

21. Sangita Kumari 

22. Deepika 

23. Vandana Katariya (VC)

24. Sharmila Devi