Salima Tete replaces Savita Punia as captain of Indian women’s hockey team

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Salima Tete replaces Savita Punia as captain of Indian women’s hockey team


Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Salima Tete.

Mid-fielder Salima Tete has changed goalkeeper Savita Punia as the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team forward of the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League beginning later this month. In a change of guard, Navneet Kaur has been named Salima’s deputy for the tour as she replaces Vandana Katariya.

Hockey India (HI) have introduced a 24-member squad for the Belgium and England tour and Salima has her activity lower out.

Salima, who belongs to the Simdega district in Jharkhand, is conscious that it’s a huge duty however is assured of the team’s possibilities as the squad has a superb mix of youth and expertise.

“I am happy that I have been appointed to lead the team. It is a big responsibility and I am looking forward to this new role. We have a strong squad and it’s a mix of experienced and young players,” Salima was quoted as saying in a Hockey India press launch.

“In the upcoming Belgium and England legs of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-2024, we look to put our strong foot forward. We have worked on areas where we needed to improve,” she stated.

Navneet additionally expressed elation after being introduced as Salima’s deputy and is trying ahead to the problem that lies forward within the type of the Europe leg of the FIH Pro League.

“It feels surreal to be named as the vice-captain. I am quite excited to get on with this team in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, where we will play quality teams. We have a good team and we are confident that we will do well in the Europe leg of the Pro League. I am also looking to work on my game and improve,” she stated.

Indian women’s hockey squad:

Goalkeepers: Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam


Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Jyoti Chhatri, Mahima Chaudhary.

Midfielders: Salima Tete (C), Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Navneet Kaur (VC), Neha, Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, Manisha Chauhan, Lalremsiami.

Forwards: Mumtaz Khan, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Sharmila Devi, Preeti Dubey, Vandana Katariya, Sunelita Toppo, Deepika Soreng.

 





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