The Indian Team will compete in Pool A alongside Japan, United States and Uruguay in the Women’s Nations Cup to be held from June 15 to 21 in Auckland.
Salima Tete has been named skipper of the national team for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 to be held from June 15 to 21 in Auckland, New Zealand. Hockey India announced the 20-member national squad on Tuesday.
India is clubbed in Pool A with Japan, United States and Uruguay. The Pool B comprises New Zealand, Chile, Korea and France.
The Indian squad had a good preparation ahead of the Nations Cup. The Indian team played a four-match friendly series against the Australian team in Perth. The series provided the team with invaluable experience, giving chief national women’s coach Sjoerd Marijne an opportunity to test the squad.
“The Nations Cup is an important tournament for us. The squad is motivated and ready for the challenge,” says Marijne. “I am looking forward to seeing how this group comes together in Auckland.”
India will face the United States in the opening match of the Nations Cup on June 15.
Indian team: Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Defenders: Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Ishika Chaudhary, Lalthantluangi, Shilpi Dabas, Jyoti, Nikki Pradhan. Midfielders: Salima Tete (c), Neha, Sunelita Toppo, Sakshi Rana, Deepika Soreng, Sonam, Lalremsiami. Forwards: Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Ishika, Annu
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