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India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian Junior Women's Hockey squad announced for Four Nations Tournament in Argentina
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Hockey India has announced the 24-member Junior Women's Hockey Team that will participate in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, as per a press release. Scheduled to be held from May 25 to June 2, the tournament will feature four countries -- Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and India. As part of their preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December, the Indian team will play two matches against each of the participating nations to evaluate their performance, assess team combinations, and refine strategies, Hockey India said in the release. The Indian squad will be led by goalkeeper Nidhi, while forward Hina Bano will serve as the vice-captain. The selected team includes Engil Harsha Rani Minz as the second goalkeeper, while Vidyashree V has been named as a standby. The defensive unit comprises Mamita Oram, Lalthantluangi, Manisha, Puja Sahoo, Parwati Topno, Nandini, and Sakshi Shukla. The midfield will feature Priyanka Yadav, Anisha Sahu, Rajni Kerketta, Binima Dhan, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sanjana Horo, Supriya Kujur, and Priyanka Dogra, with Huda Khan and Munmuni Das listed as standby midfielders. The forward line includes Hina Bano, Sonam, Sukhveer Kaur, Geeta Yadav, Lalrinpuii, Kanika Siwach, and Karmanpreet Kaur, while Selestina Horo has been named as a standby forward. Speaking about the squad selection, Indian Junior Women's Hockey team coach Tushar Khandker said, as quoted by the Hockey India press release, 'We are looking to identify our best players from this squad, especially with the Junior World Cup just six months away. This tour will provide valuable international exposure and experience for the players. In the long term, we are also preparing them for a smooth transition to the senior team. That transition is only possible if they perform well in major tournaments like the World Cup, which makes this tour extremely important.' (ANI)
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Hockey India names Nidhi as captain for junior women's team ahead of Four Nations Tournament
NEW DELHI: Goalkeeper Nidhi has been named captain, while Hina Bano will serve as her deputy, as Hockey India on Saturday announced a 24-member Indian junior women's team for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina. Scheduled to be held from May 25 to June 2, the tournament will feature four countries Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and India. As part of their preparation for the Junior World Cup in December, the Indian team will play two matches against each of the participating nations to evaluate their performance, assess team combinations, and refine strategies. "We are looking to identify our best players from this squad, especially with the Junior World Cup just six months away. This tour will provide valuable international exposure and experience for the players," Indian Junior Women's hockey team coach Tushar Khandker said in a release. "In the long term, we are also preparing them for a smooth transition to the senior team. That transition is only possible if they perform well in major tournaments like the World Cup, which makes this tour extremely important," he added. The selected team includes Engil Harsha Rani Minz as the second goalkeeper, while Vidyashree V has been named as a standby. The defensive unit comprises Mamita Oram, Lalthantluangi, Manisha, Puja Sahoo, Parwati Topno, Nandini, and Sakshi Shukla. The midfield will feature Priyanka Yadav, Anisha Sahu, Rajni Kerketta, Binima Dhan, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sanjana Horo, Supriya Kujur, and Priyanka Dogra, with Huda Khan and Munmuni Das listed as standby midfielders. The forward line includes Hina Bano, Sonam, Sukhveer Kaur, Geeta Yadav, Lalrinpuii, Kanika Siwach, and Karmanpreet Kaur, while Selestina Horo has been named as a standby forward. India will face Chile in the opening match on May 25.
News18
17-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
HI Names 24-Member Junior Women's Hockey Unit For Four Nations Tournament
Published By : IANS Last Updated: The tournament will feature four countries, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and India, and will serve as preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December. Hockey India has announced the 24-member junior women's team that will participate in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, from May 25 to June 2. The tournament will feature four countries – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and India. As part of their preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December, the Indian team will play two matches against each of the participating nations to evaluate their performance, assess team combinations, and refine strategies. The Indian squad will be led by goalkeeper Nidhi, who has been named the captain while forward Hina Bano will serve as the Vice-Captain. The selected team includes Engil Harsha Rani Minz as the second goalkeeper, while Vidyashree V has been named as a standby. The defensive unit comprises Mamita Oram, Lalthantluangi, Manisha, Puja Sahoo, Parwati Topno, Nandini, and Sakshi Shukla. The midfield will feature Priyanka Yadav, Anisha Sahu, Rajni Kerketta, Binima Dhan, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sanjana Horo, Supriya Kujur, and Priyanka Dogra, with Huda Khan and Munmuni Das listed as standby midfielders. The forward line includes Hina Bano, Sonam, Sukhveer Kaur, Geeta Yadav, Lalrinpuii, Kanika Siwach and Karmanpreet Kaur, while Selestina Horo has been named as a standby forward. Speaking about the squad selection, Indian junior women's team coach Tushar Khandker said, 'We are looking to identify our best players from this squad, especially with the Junior World Cup just six months away. This tour will provide valuable international exposure and experience for the players. In the long term, we are also preparing them for a smooth transition to the senior team. That transition is only possible if they perform well in major tournaments like the World Cup, which makes this tour extremely important." India will take on Chile in their opening match of the tournament on May 25.
United News of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Hockey India announces 24-member Junior Team for four Nations Tournament in Argentina
New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) Hockey India has announced the 24-member Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team that will participate in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina. Scheduled to be held from May 25 to June 2, the tournament will feature four countries — Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and India. As part of their preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December, the Indian team will play two matches against each of the participating nations to evaluate their performance, assess team combinations, and refine strategies. The Indian squad will be led by goalkeeper Nidhi, who has been named the Captain, while forward Hina Bano will serve as the Vice-Captain. The selected team includes Engil Harsha Rani Minz as the second goalkeeper, while Vidyashree V has been named as a standby. The defensive unit comprises Mamita Oram, Lalthantluangi, Manisha, Puja Sahoo, Parwati Topno, Nandini, and Sakshi Shukla. The midfield will feature Priyanka Yadav, Anisha Sahu, Rajni Kerketta, Binima Dhan, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sanjana Horo, Supriya Kujur, and Priyanka Dogra, with Huda Khan and Munmuni Das listed as standby midfielders. The forward line includes Hina Bano, Sonam, Sukhveer Kaur, Geeta Yadav, Lalrinpuii, Kanika Siwach, and Karmanpreet Kaur, while Selestina Horo has been named as a standby forward. Speaking about the squad selection, Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Coach Tushar Khandker said, 'We are looking to identify our best players from this squad, especially with the Junior World Cup just six months away. This tour will provide valuable international exposure and experience for the players. In the long term, we are also preparing them for a smooth transition to the senior team. That transition is only possible if they perform well in major tournaments like the World Cup, which makes this tour extremely important.' The Four Nations Tournament will begin on May 25 (IST), with India facing Chile in their opening match. UNI BM
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Hockey India names 24-member junior women's team for Four Nations Tournament in Argentina
Hockey India has announced the 24-member junior women's team that will participate in the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, from May 25 to June 2. The tournament will feature four countries - Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and India. As part of their preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December, the Indian team will play two matches against each of the participating nations to evaluate their performance, assess team combinations, and refine strategies. The Indian squad will be led by goalkeeper Nidhi, who has been named the captain while forward Hina Bano will serve as the Vice-Captain. The selected team includes Engil Harsha Rani Minz as the second goalkeeper, while Vidyashree V has been named as a standby. The defensive unit comprises Mamita Oram, Lalthantluangi, Manisha, Puja Sahoo, Parwati Topno, Nandini, and Sakshi Shukla. The midfield will feature Priyanka Yadav, Anisha Sahu, Rajni Kerketta, Binima Dhan, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sanjana Horo, Supriya Kujur, and Priyanka Dogra, with Huda Khan and Munmuni Das listed as standby midfielders. The forward line includes Hina Bano, Sonam, Sukhveer Kaur, Geeta Yadav, Lalrinpuii, Kanika Siwach and Karmanpreet Kaur, while Selestina Horo has been named as a standby forward. Speaking about the squad selection, Indian junior women's team coach Tushar Khandker said, 'We are looking to identify our best players from this squad, especially with the Junior World Cup just six months away. This tour will provide valuable international exposure and experience for the players. In the long term, we are also preparing them for a smooth transition to the senior team. That transition is only possible if they perform well in major tournaments like the World Cup, which makes this tour extremely important.' India will take on Chile in their opening match of the tournament on May 25.
