NEW DELHI, Aug 23: India will begin their campaign at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier against Malaysia in Salalah, Oman on Friday.
India has been placed in the Elite Pool along with Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand.
While the second, Challengers Pool, consists of Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran, and Oman.
India will be led by Navjot Kaur, while Jyoti will be her deputy.
The Indian team will compete against its Elite counterparts in a bid to finish in the top two spots in the pool and qualify for the semifinals. Top two teams will qualify for the semis.
After Malaysia, India will take on Japan on Saturday followed by Thailand on Sunday. (PTI)