Asia Cup 2025: Forthcoming senior women’s national coaching camp, which will take place at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from July 21 to August 29, Hockey India named a core probable group of 40 players.
As the Indian women’s hockey team prepares for the women’s Asia Cup, which will start in Hangzhou, China on September 5, the camp is significant.
Under the current coaching structure, consistency and long-term development are still prioritized, as seen by the retention of every player from the previous camp.
Goalkeepers
Experienced players Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam, together with Bansari Solanki, Madhuri Kindo, and rising talent Samiksha Saxena, who earned her spot with impressive performances in the national championships, make up the goalkeeping department.
Midfielders
The midfield retains a perfect balance of experience and youth, with names like Neha, Salima Tete, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sharmila Devi, and Manisha Chauhan offering continuity, while promising talents like Mahima Tete, Albela Rani Toppo, and Pooja Yadav add freshness.
Defenders
Rising talents like Mahima Chaudhary, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, and Akshata Abaso Dhekale bolster India’s defense unit, which is led by seasoned leaders like Nikki Pradhan, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, and Udita.
Forward Line
The attacking lineup is full of speed, style, and skill toward the end. Important players include Mumtaz Khan, Deepika Soreng, Sangita Kumari, Navneet Kaur, and Beauty Dungdung. There is also a bright future of young strikers like Annu, Chandana Jagadish, and Hritika Singh.
New senior core group of 40 members for the Indian women’s hockey team:
Goalkeepers: Madhuri Kindo, Bansari Solanki, Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, and Samiksha Saxena.
Midfielders: Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, Baljeet Kaur, Mahima Tete, Albela Rani Toppo, Pooja Yadav, Sujata Kujur, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Salima Tete, Manisha Chauhan, and Ajmina Kujur.
Defenders: Mahima Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, Jyoti, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Anjna Dungdung, and Suman Devi Thoudam
Forwards: Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, Mumtaz Khan, Annu, Chandana Jagadish, Kajal Sadashiv Atpadkar, Dipimonika Toppo, Hritika Singh, and Deepika Soreng
