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New Delhi, Feb 21: Hockey India named a 22-member squad for the FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League matches against Spain on February 26 and 27. Bhubaneswar, Odisha, will host the matches. The matches will be held over the weekend on February 26 and 27, 2022.
The team will be led by goalkeeper Savita, who will be assisted by Deep Grace Ekka. Interestingly Sangita Kumari, from Jharkhand who made an impression with the Junior India team, would be a fresh face for the Indian team.
“We are excited to kick off our home Pro League games versus Spain. We had two good training weeks after our return from Oman and I believe the selected 22 players will be ready to show what they can against Spain. When you have a strong pool of players, team selection always becomes difficult but I am happy to see that the new players are improving a lot and showing a lot of promise,” said Janneke Schopman, chief coach of the Indian team.
The squad for the double-header against Spain includes Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam and Rajani Etimarpu. Defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary while the midfielders selected are Nisha, Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Monika, Neha, Navjot Kaur and Namita Toppo. The forward line will see experienced Vandana Katariya, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari and Rajwinder Kaur. Additionally, Rashmita Minz, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sonika, Mariana Kujur and Aishwarya Rajesh Chauvan have been named as standbys for the double-header.
Hockey India name 22-member women's squad for matches against Spain
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