Team India arrives in Jamshedpur for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

By: WE Staff | Wednesday, 27 April 2022

In preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which will be held in India later this year, the India U-17 women's national team has convened in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, for a coaching camp.

A total of 33 players have been invited to the camp, where they will train under Thomas Dennerby in preparation for the impending challenge. Twelve players from the team that won the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship earlier this year are part of the Jamshedpur squad. The Jharkhand government and Tata Steel will support the Young Tigresses' training in Jamshedpur with logistical and infrastructure support.

The following is a list of the 33 players who have been selected for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup camp:

Monalisa Devi, Anjali Munda, Hempriya Seram, and Keisham Melody Chanu are the goalkeepers.

Defenders: Salima Kumari, Sudha Ankita Tirkey, Astam Oraon, Purnima Kumari, Julia Devi Yanglem, Bhumika Bharat Mane, Kajal, Varshika, Kajol Dsouza, Ngashepam Pinku Devi, Hemam Shilky Devi.

Midfielders: Payal, Kalpana, Shailja, Moirangthem Ambika Devi, R Madhumathi, Loktongbam Shelia Devi, Babina Devi, Gladys Zonunsangi, Shubhangi Singh, Nitu Linda.

Forwards: Neha, Lavanya, Anita Kumari, Reshma, Vinothini, Dharshini, Laishram Rejiya Devi, Lynda Kom Serto.