Salima Tete to lead India at Hockey WC; England, China await in pool stage
Hockey India has announced an unchanged 20-member women's squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, led by captain Salima Tete. The team is placed in Pool D alongside China, England, and South Africa for the tournament in the Netherlands.
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The selection reflects India's strategic focus on maintaining team stability and momentum following their recent success in the FIH Nations Cup.
Hockey India on Friday named an unchanged 20-member Indian women's squad for next month's FIH Hockey Women's World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, with the same group also set to represent the country at the Asian Games in September-October.The side will be captained by Salima Tete, while chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said the selected group offers the right balance ahead of the two major tournaments. The World Cup will be held from August 15 to 30.The squad, currently training at the national camp in Bengaluru, combines experienced players with youngsters who have impressed in recent international competitions.India head into the World Cup after winning the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand last month without losing a match.
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