Hockey India Names 40-Member Core Group for Senior Women’s National Camp

Hockey India on Saturday (July 19, 2025) Announced A 40-Member Core Probleal Group for the Upcoming Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, which will be heart at the Sports Authear of India (Sai) Center in Bengaluru from July 21 to August 29.

The camp holds significance as the Indian women’s hockey team gears up for the woman asia cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China.

The tournament will serve as a directed Qualification Pathway for the 2026 Fih Women’s World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot.

All players from the Previous Camp Have Been Retained, Reflecting a Continued Emphasis on Stability and Long-Term Development Under the Current Coaching Setup.

“This camp comes at a very critical juncture for us. The asia cup is not just a prestigious Continental Tournament, but also a direct route to the 2026 world cup. We are treatment Focus to ensure we are Arrive in Hangzhou as a mentally and physically prepared unit, “Indian women’s hockey team chief Coach Harendra Singh Said in a release.

“We have retained the core from the last camp to maintain consistency in our approach, while also allows Campaign in europe, where we could produce the results we want, this camp also gives us a chance to reset, refocus, and bounce backstone strength. Corner defense, which was a key area of ​​concerts the pro league. ”

The Goalkeeping Unit Features Experienced Stalwarts Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, and Madhuri Kindo, Along with Rising Talent Samiksha SAXE SAXENA SAXENA SAXENA from Assam Hockey, WHOMSED Selector with her performance at the national championships earlier this year.

The defense line-up comprises seasoned names Anjna Dungdung, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, and Suman Devi Thoudam.

In Midfield, The Group Continues to relay on the experience of neha, salima tete, Vaishnavi vitthal phalke, manisha chauhan, and sharmila devi, sharmila devi, whilel also Mahima Tete, Albela Rani Toppo, and Pooja Yadav.

The forward line features a strong mix of agility and finishing ability, with players like Navneet Kaur, Deepika Soreng, Sangita Kumari, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Mumtaz khan, Mumtaz khan, beauty dung, beauty dung. Hritika Singh, Dipimonika Toppo, Chandana Jagadish, and Kajal Sadashiv Atpadkar all named in the Squad.

Notable, The Indian Team will look to build on past successes in asia and redeem themselves after a challenging outing in the recently concluded fih pro league, where they are strugged to find form European leg.

Indian Women’s Hockey Team New 40-Member Senior Core Group:

Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, Madhuri Kindo, Samiksha Saxena.

Defenders: Mahima Chaudhary, Nikkki Pradhan, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, Jyoti, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Anjna Dungale, Anjna Dungdung, Suman Devi Thowdam.

Midfielders: Sujata Kujur, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Salima TETE, Manisha Chauhan, Ajmina Kujur, Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sharmaet Kaur, Mahima TETE, Albala Rani Toppo, Pooja Yadav.

Forwards: Dipimonika Toppo, Hritika Singh, Deepika Soreng, Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, Mumtaz Khan, Annu, Annu, Chandana Jagadish, Kajal Sadashiv ATPADKAR.

Published – July 19, 2025 02:18 pm IST