Indian Women's junior Hockey team selected for African tour

By: WE Staff | Wednesday, 1 February 2023

On Tuesday, Hockey India announced the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for South Africa which will begin on 14 February 2023. Captain Preeti will lead the Indian team with Vice Captain Rutija Pisal will have their matches between the 17th and 25th of February.

The team’s front line comprises Deepika Soreng, Deepika, Taranpreet Kaur, Sunelita Toppo, Madugula Bhavani, and Annu. Manju Chorsiya, Hina Banu, Nikita Toppo, Hrithika Singh, Sakshi Rana, Jyoti Chhatri, and Rutuja Dadaso will be playing in the midfield.

India's defense line will include Preeti, Jyoti Sing, Neelam, Mahima Tete, and Mamita Oram.

The reserved players for the squad in addition to the 20 players are Aditi Maheshwari, Bhumiksha Sahu, Anjali Barwa, and Edula Jyothi.

GOALKEEPERS

Kurmapu Ramya

Madhuri Kindo

DEFENDERS

Preeti (Captain)

Jyoti Singh

Neelam

Mahima Tete

Mamita Oram

MIDFIELDERS

Jyoti Chhatri

Manju Chorsiya

Hina Banu

Nikita Toppo

Hritika Singh

Sakshi Rana

Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (Vice-Captain)

FORWARDS

Deepika Soreng                         

Deepika

Sunelita Toppo                         

Madugula Bhavani

Annu

Taranpreet Kaur

RESERVE PLAYERS

Aditi Maheshwari

Anjali Barwa

Edula Jyothi

Bhumiksha Sahu