India announce squad for Womens Asian Champions Trophy, Vandana misses out
Navneet Kaur has been named as vice-captain, as India's restructured 18-member squad has been announced on Monday.
Indian women's hockey team. (Photo Credit: Hockey India)
Hockey India on Monday announced the restructured 18-member Indian Womenโs Hockey Team set to compete in the Bihar Womenโs Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024.
The tournament will be held from 11th to 20th November at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
As defending champions, India enters the competition with high expectations, having clinched the title at last yearโs edition in Ranchi.
The team will face stiff competition from five other nations, including reigning Olympic silver medalists China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, in the battle for continental supremacy.
The Indian Womenโs Hockey Team will be captained by Salima Tete, while Navneet Kaur will serve as her deputy. Under their leadership, India aims to defend their title.
The goalkeeping duties will be shared between experienced Savita and rising talent Bichu Devi Kharibam.
The defense will be anchored by a solid line-up, featuring Udita, Jyoti, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, and Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke.
In the midfield, captain Salima Tete will be supported by Neha, Sharmila Devi, Manisha Chauhan, Sunelita Toppo, and Lalremsiami, all known for their dynamic play.
The forward line-up boasts firepower with Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Preeti Dubey, and Beauty Dungdung leading the charge.
Notably, Sushila and Beauty Dungdung make their return to the team after completing their rehabilitation.
Indiaโs squad for the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024:
GOALKEEPERS
1. Savita
2. Bichu Devi Kharibam
DEFENDERS
3. Udita
4. Jyoti
5. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
6. Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam
7. Ishika Chaudhary
MIDFIELDERS
8. Neha
9. Salima Tete
10. Sharmila Devi
11. Manisha Chauhan
12. Sunelita Toppo
13. Lalremsiami
FORWARDS
14. Navneet Kaur
15. Preeti Dubey
16. Sangita Kumari
17. Deepika
18. Beauty Dungdung
India will open their Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 campaign against Malaysia on 11th November.
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