Bengaluru, Nov 21: Hockey India on Monday named a 34-member core probable group for the senior women’s national coaching camp to be held here from November 22 to December 10. India are scheduled to take part in the 5 Nations Tournament in Valencia between December 15 to December 22.
It is a key step in the Indian team’s preparations for the all-important FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers to be held in Ranchi from January 13.
“It is important for us to continue to maintain our momentum and ensure we remain in the right frame of mind going into important competitions next year,” women’s hockey chief coach Janneke Schopman said.
“Our sights are set on the Paris Olympics and to ensure a spot, we have to perform well at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024.”
GOALKEEPERS: Savita, Rajani Etimarpu, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki.
DEFENDERS: Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Jyoti Chhatri, Mahima Chaudhary.
MIDFIELDERS: Nisha, Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Mariana Kujur, Sonika, Neha, Baljeet Kaur, Reena Khokhar, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Ajmina Kujur.
FORWARDS: Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Vandana Katariya, Sharmila Devi, Deepika, Sangita Kumari, Mumtaz Khan , Sunelita Toppo, Beauty Dungdung. (PTI)