India announced a 24-member women’s hockey squad for European leg of FIH Pro League 2024-2025 on Monday.
Salima Tete will lead the side with Navneet Kaur as vice-captain.
Here’s all you need to know:
When is the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25?
June 14-29
Matches will be played in London, Antwerp and Berlin.
Who will India play?
2 matches vs Australia
2 matches against Argentina
2 matches against Belgium
2 matches against China
Who is leading the squad?
Captain: Salima Tete (Midfielder)
Vice-Captain: Navneet Kaur (Forward)
Who are the goalkeepers?
Savita
Bichu Devi Kharibam
Who are the defenders?
Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam
Jyoti
Suman Devi Thoudam
Jyoti Singh
Ishika Chaudhary
Jyoti Chhatri
Who’s in midfield?
Salima Tete (c)
Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
Sujata Kujur
Manisha Chauhan
Neha
Lalremsiami
Sharmila Devi
Sunelita Toppo
Mahima Tete
Who are the forwards?
Navneet Kaur (vc)
Deepika
Deepika Soreng
Baljeet Kaur
Rutaja Dadaso Pisal
Beauty Dungdung
Sakshi Rana
Who are on the standby list?
Goalkeeper Bansari Solanki and defender Ajmina Kujur.
Why does this tournament matter?
The winner of the women’s FIH Pro League 2024-25 will directly qualify for next year’s World Cup.
Where is India currently placed?
India played eight matches in the Bhubaneswar leg of the tournament in February. With two wins and two draws, the side has nine points and is currently sixth amongst nine teams.
The team, which finishes last, will be relegated to FIH Nations Cup 2025-26.
Schedule
June 14: India vs Australia – London – 3:30 PM IST
June 15: India vs Australia – London – 3PM IST
June 17: India vs Argentina – London – 8PM IST
June 18: India vs Argentina – London – 8PM IST
June 21: India vs Belgium – Antwerp – 4:30PM IST
June 22: India vs Belgium – Antwerp – 4:30PM IST
June 28: India vs China – Berlin – 5:30PM IST
June 29: India vs China – Berlin – 8PM IST
