Hockey India announces core probable group for training camp ahead of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024
Hockey India has announced a 33-member core probable group for the national coaching camp, scheduled to take place at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru from September 15 to October 9.
The coaching camp will serve as a preparation for the upcoming Women's Asian Champions Trophy and as a selection process for the competition. The Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 is scheduled from November 11 to 20 at the newly constructed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
The core probable group for the camp selected by head coach Harendra Singh includes four goalkeepers, eight defenders, 10 midfielders, and 11 forwards.
The Head Coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team was quoted as saying to Hockey India in a press release:
"The upcoming National Women’s Coaching Camp is a crucial step in our preparations for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy."
He added:
"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."
Indian Women's Hockey Team core probable group for national coaching camp
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, and Madhuri Kindo.
Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Ropni Kumari, Mahima Choudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, and Preeti.
Midfielders: Salima Tete, Marina Lalramnghaki, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Jyoti, Edula Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, Manisha Chauhan, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, and Ajmina Kujur.
Forwards: Sunelita Toppo, Mumtaz Khan, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Deepika Soreng, Preeti Dubey, Vandana Katariya, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal.