A core group of 34 gamers will participate in a senior women’s hockey teaching camp beginning right here on Wednesday, aiming to bolster preparations for the Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi and the Hockey5s World Cup.
The Indian gamers will likely be becoming a member of the camp after a brief break from the journey to Spain after taking part in in opposition to Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the hosts within the 5 Nations Tournament.
The Olympic Qualifiers are set to be performed in Ranchi from January 13-19 wherein India are positioned in Pool B together with New Zealand, Italy and the United States of America.
The Pool A consists of Germany, Japan, Chile and the Czech Republic.
India had produced a dominating efficiency within the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi and will likely be returning to their completely satisfied searching floor hoping to proceed with their momentum.
“The 5 Nations Tournament served as a good litmus test ahead of the Olympic Qualifiers. We identified areas for improvement, and we will use this festive period to dot all the i’s and cross the t’s,” stated Janneke Schopman.
“The squad is keen to return to Ranchi after their triumph within the Asian Champions Trophy. With the little time left, we are going to deal with refining our recreation to make sure we’re in the most effective place — bodily, tactically, and mentally — to safe qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics.” Team India will then proceed to Muscat, Oman, whereby they are going to participate within the Hockey5s World Cup from January 24-27.
India squad: 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: (*34*), Navneet Kaur, Vandana Katariya, Sharmila Devi, Deepika, Sangita Kumari, Mumtaz Khan, Sunelita Toppo, Beauty Dungdung.