Hockey India on Monday reconstituted the 18-member Indian women’s squad for the eighth Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament will be held from November 11 to 20 at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.
As the defending champions, India entered the competition with high expectations having won the title in last year’s 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 team will be captained by Salima Tete while Navneet Kaur will be the vice-captain.
Goalkeeping duties will be shared between experienced Savita and emerging talent Bichu Devi Kharibam. The defense will be anchored by a solid line-up, including 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 Topo, and Lalremsyami, all of whom are known for their dynamic play. The forward line-up boasts firepower with Navneet Kaur, Sangeeta Kumari, Deepika, Preeti Dubey, and Beauty Dangdung leading the charge.
Notably, Sushila and Beauty Dangdung returned to the team after successfully completing their rehabilitation.
