Bengaluru, Sep 14: Odisha forward Sunelita Toppo and defender Jyoti Chhatri have been included in the a 33-member Indian women’s probable group for a two-month long training camp at Sports Authority of India (SAI) center starting here from Monday. Both of them hail from Sundergarh district.
In their recent matches, India had lost all four games matches in the FIH Pro League season in London and Antwerp. India lost against Belgium and Argentina month and was beaten by Germany (1-3) and Great Britain (2-3) in London.
After the dismal performances in Antwerp, Indian team went on a short break. The match will continue from September 16 to October 9. The camp marks the beginning of the team's preparations for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, which will take place in the historic city of Rajgir, Bihar from November 11 to 20, informed Hockey India sources.
List of 33 Probables:
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, Madhuri Kindo.
Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Ropni Kumari, Mahima Choudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, Preeti
Midfielders: Salima Tete, Marina Lalramnghaki, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Jyoti, Edula Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, Manisha Chauhan, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Ajmina Kujur
Forwards: Sunelita Toppo, Mumtaz Khan, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Sharmila Devi, Navneet Kaur, Deepika Soreng, Preeti Dubey, Vandana Katariya, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal.
