Salima Tete is part of the 18-member Indian women’s hockey team announced on Monday for the Asia Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held from November 11 to 20 at the newly built Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. was appointed captain of. Mr. Tete is represented by Mr. Navneet Kaur. India won the title in last year’s Ranchi tournament and are entering this tournament with high expectations. The team will face stiff competition from five other countries in the battle for continental supremacy, including reigning Olympic silver medalists China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.
India will begin operations against Malaysia on November 11th.
Regarding team selection and preparation for the tournament, dynamic midfielder Tete said: “It feels incredible to lead the team to another big tournament, especially as defending champions.
“We are training hard and have a strong unit with both experienced players and young talent. Our aim is to defend the title and play with the same passion and determination that we showed last year. The goalkeeping duties will be shared between the experienced Savita and the up-and-coming talent Bichu Devi Haribam.
The defense will be supported by a solid line-up featuring Udita, Jyoti, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhramban and Vaishnavi Vittal Phalke.
In midfield, captain Tete will be supported by Neha, who is known for her dynamic play, Sharmila Devi, Manisha Chauhan, Sunerita Toppo and Lalremsiami.
The front line-up boasts firepower led by Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Preity Dubey and Beauty Dhundun.
What is noteworthy is that Sushila and Beauty Dundun successfully completed their rehabilitation and returned to the team.
Vice-captain Navneet said: “We are confident in our preparation and the chemistry we have built within the team. It is a big boost to play in front of our home crowd and we will be facing tough competition against the best teams in Asia. I’m ready to face it.” Said.
“Salima was great to work with and we are determined to make this tournament a memorable one,” she added.
India: Goalkeeper: Savita, Bichu Devi Harivam.
Defender: Udita, Jyoti, Vaishnavi Vittal Phalke, Sushila Chanu Pukhramban, Ishika Chaudhary.
Midfielder: Neha, Salima Tete, Sharmila Devi, Manisha Chauhan, Sunerita Toppo, Lalremsiami.
forward: Navneet Kaur, Preeti Dubey, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Beauty Dhondun.
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