Hockey India names squad for Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023
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Hockey India named the 18-member Indian Junior Womenâs Team for the Womenâs Junior Asia Cup 2023 scheduled to begin on 2nd June in Kakamigahara, Japan. The Indian Junior Women will be up against Korea, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei, and Uzbekistan in Pool A during the group stage.
The Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 is a crucial event for the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team as the top three nations from the tournament will qualify for the FIH Junior Women's Hockey World Cup 2023.
Indiaâs campaign will be spearheaded by Captain Preeti while Deepika has been named the Vice Captain. Goalkeepers Madhuri Kindo and Aditi Maheshwari have been named in the squad along with defenders Mahima Tete, Preeti, Neelam, Ropni Kumari, and Anjali Barwa. The midfield consists of Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Manju Chorsiya, Jyoti Chhatri, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sujata Kujur, and Manashri Narendra Shedage.
Indiaâs forward line will see the experienced Mumtaz Khan, Vice Captain Deepika, and Deepika Soreng lead the charge along with newcomers Annu and Sunelita Toppo.
Speaking about the team and the campaign, Chief Coach Janneke Schopman said, âIt wasnât easy to select the 18 players for the Junior Asia Cup. The group of players is on par with each other but I think we selected a strong team for the Junior Asia Cup. There is lots of talent in India and itâs great that these young players get a chance to show themselves on the international stage.â
âWith Junior World Cup qualification at stake we know we will have to compete every second but Iâm excited to see where this team can go,â she added. India will begin their campaign against Uzbekistan on 3rd June followed by a match against Malaysia on 5th June. They will take on Korea on 6th June followed by a match against Chinese Taipei. The Semis will be held on 10th June while the Final will be played on 11th June. Â
Indian Junior Womenâs Team:
Goalkeepers:
Madhuri Kindo
Aditi Maheshwari
Defenders:
MahimaTete
Preeti (C)
Neelam
Ropni Kumari
Anjali Barwa
Midfielders:
Rutaja Dadaso Pisal
Manju Chorsiya
Jyoti Chhatri
Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
Sujata Kujur
Manashri Narendra Shedage
Forwards:
Mumtaz Khan
Deepika (VC)
Deepika Soreng
Annu
Sunelita Toppo
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