ONI Bureau: Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the Asian Champions Trophy women’s hockey tournament, beginning at Donghae City, Korea on May 13.
Experienced Hockey defender from Odisha Sunita Lakra has been appointed captain of India women’s hockey team in absence of Rani Rampal who has been rested for the tournament. Goalkeeper Savita will be the vice-captain.
Team
Defenders: Deepika, Sunita Lakra (C), Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Suman Devi Thoudam.
Midfielders: Monika, Namita Toppo, Nikki Pradhan, Neha Goyal, Lilima Minz, Navjot Kaur, Udita.
Goalkeepers: Savita, Swati.
Forwards: Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Anupa Barla.