Hockey India announced the Indian Women’s Hockey team for the Women’s Asian Championships Trophy 2024 on Monday, which will be held in Rajgir, Bihar from November 11-20.
Salima Tete will lead the defending champion while Navneet Kaur will line up as vice-captain. India won the 2023 edition after beating Japan 4-0 in the final to secure their second title after 2016.
India will take on Malaysia in the opening match, followed by Korea on November 12, followed by matches against Thailand (November 14), China (November 16) and Japan (November 17).
A total of six teams will take part in the event, namely China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand.
India’s squad for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy:
Goalkeepers:
Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders:
Udita, Jyoti, Vishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Ishika Chaudhary
Midfielders
Neha, Salima Tete (C), Sharmila Devi, Manisha Chauhan, Sunelita Toppo, Lalremisiami
Forwards
Navneet Kaur (VC), Preeti Dubey, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Beauty Dungdung
