Women's Hockey: India keep faith in tried and tested for Asian Games
The Indian women's hockey team has announced a veteran-heavy squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The team aims to secure a gold medal to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Why it matters
The squad selection reflects a strategic focus on experience and continuity to maintain momentum following recent successes in the FIH Nations Cup.
India on Friday (July 10, 2026) announced a tried-and-tested women's hockey squad for this year's Asian Games with just a couple of changes to the strike force that helped the side regain its place in the FIH Pro League recently.
The 20-member squad, to be led by regular skipper Salima Tete, will be aiming to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning a gold at the 20th Asian Games to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4.
Salima will continue to captain the side, having led the team to FIH Nations Cup triumph in New Zealand last month, which ensured that it spent only season in the relegated zone.
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