Hockey India announces 33-member core probable squad for National Women's Coaching Camp ahead of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024

Hockey India on Saturday announced the 33-member Indian women's hockey team for the national coaching camp to be held from September 15 to October 9. This camp will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) campus in Bengaluru.

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The camp will be the beginning of the team's preparation for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 to be played at the newly constructed Rajgir Stadium in Bihar from 11 to 20 November. This prestigious tournament, a joint initiative between Hockey India and the Bihar Government.

India last played in FIH Hockey Pro League

The Indian Women's Hockey Team last participated in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 season in which they faced teams like Argentina, Belgium, Germany and Britain. Under the leadership of captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur and the guidance of Harendra Singh, the team had performed brilliantly throughout the tournament.

The Indian Women's Hockey squad shortlisted for the camp includes goalkeepers Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, and Madhuri Kindo. The defenders selected are Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Ropni Kumari, Mahima Choudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, and Preeti.

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In the midfield, the team features Salima Tete, Marina Lalramnghaki, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Jyoti, Edula Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, Manisha Chauhan, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, and Ajmina Kujur. Also, the forward line includes Sunelita Toppo, Mumtaz Khan, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Deepika Soreng, Preeti Dubey, Vandana Katariya, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal. 

'This camp will allow us to refine our strategies'

Indian Women's Hockey Team head 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 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." 

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33-member squad ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2024

Goalkeepers

• Savita                  
• Bichu Devi Kharibam                     
• Bansari Solanki                 
• Madhuri Kindo                   
• Defenders
• Nikki Pradhan                   
• Udita                   
• Ishika Chaudhary                            
• Monika                
• Ropni Kumari                    
• Mahima Choudhary                       
• Jyoti Chhatri                      
• Preeti

Midfielders

• Salima Tete                       
• Marina Lalramnghaki                    
• Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke               
• Neha                   
• Jyoti                     
• Edula Jyoti                         
• Baljeet Kaur                      
• Manisha Chauhan                          
• Akshata Abaso Dhekale                
• Ajmina Kujur   

Forwards

• Sunelita Toppo
• Mumtaz Khan                   
• Lalremsiami                      
• Sangita Kumari                 
• Deepika                             
• Sharmila Devi                   
• Navneet Kaur                   
• Deepika Soreng                
• Preeti Dubey      
• Vandana Katariya
• Rutuja Dadaso Pisal