India Go with Proven Performers in Predictable Picks for Women's Hockey World Cup
The 20-member squad is built around experienced players after India won the FIH Nations Cup unbeaten last month, coach Sjoerd Marijne said.
- On Friday, Hockey India announced a 20-member squad for the upcoming FIH Women's Hockey World Cup, with midfielder Salima Tete named as captain to lead the side.
- Selectors named the same 20-strong group recently picked for the Asian Games, following an unbeaten run at the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand last month.
- Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne described the roster as a 'well-balanced group,' featuring goalkeepers Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam alongside defenders Ishika Chaudhary and Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam.
- India is drawn in Pool D alongside China, England, and South Africa, opening its campaign against China on August 16 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
- The World Cup runs from August 15 to 30 in the Netherlands and Belgium, with the team subsequently competing in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
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No surprises as India bank on proven names for Women's Hockey World Cup 2026
India have retained the same 20-player squad for the Women's Hockey World Cup, with Salima Tete to captain the side. India have opted for a perfect blend for youth and experience as they head to the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Times of IndiaIndia go with proven performers in predictable picks for women's hockey World Cup
The Indian women's hockey squad for the upcoming World Cup has been announced. This same 20-member team will also compete in the Asian Games later this year. Salima Tete will lead the well-balanced squad coached by Sjoerd Marijne. The team recently won the FIH Nations Cup, earning promotion to the Pro League. India faces China, England, and South Africa in its World Cup pool.
Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Womens World Cup 2026 - The Tribune
The 20-member Indian Women's Squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 was announced by Hockey India on Friday, with Salima Tete to lead the squad that Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne has described as a well-balanced group.
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Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026
The 20-member Indian Women's Squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 was announced by Hockey India on Friday, with Salima Tete to lead the squad that Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne has described as a well-balanced group.
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