Indian women’s hockey team announced for FIH Pro League European Leg
Hockey India announced the 24-member Indian women’s hockey team led by Salima Tete for the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024/2025 on Monday.
The European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, scheduled to take place in London, Antwerp, and Berlin from 14 to 29 June. India will play twice against each of the four participating teams—Australia, Argentina, Belgium, and China—beginning their campaign with a clash against Australia on 14 June.
The team will be led by Salima Tete and experienced forward Navneet Kaur will serve as the vice-captain.
Chief coach Harendra Singh selected the team after analysing the performance on the recently concluded Australia tour where the Indian team played five matches, won one and lost four.
Talking about the team, Harendra said,”We’ve gone with a balanced squad that blends experience with young talent. The European leg is a crucial phase of the Pro League, and we are expecting high-intensity matches against some of the best teams in the world. Every player selected has shown great commitment and readiness during our recent camps and Australia tour.”
“Also, the Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar showed us both our strengths and the areas where we need to sharpen up. We have taken those lessons seriously, and the group is hungry to raise our performance level. The European leg will be a great test of our mental toughness and tactical discipline. Our goal is to keep building momentum and grow as a team with every match,” he added.
In the Bhubaneswar leg of the tournament, India registered two wins, two draws and four losses from the eight games played.
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India started well with a 3-2 win and draw against England in the first two games. India lost next three games before registering a 1-0 win against Germany. In the last two games of the league, India put a good show against Olympic Champions Netherlands losing 2-4 in the first game and winning shootout after 2-2 draw in the second game.
India women’s hockey team for FIH Pro League European Leg
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Sushila Chanu, Jyoti, Suman Devi, Jyoti Singh, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri.
Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sujata Kujur, Manisha Chauhan, Neha, Salima Tete, Mahima Tete, Lalremsiami, Sunelita Toppo, Sharmila Devi
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Forwards: Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Deepika Soreng, Sakshi Rana, Beauty Dung Dung, Baljeet Kaur, Rutuja Pisal
