Indian hockey squad for Women Under-18 Asia Cup announced

Hockey India (HI) on Tuesday announced an 18-member squad for the 4th Women Under-18 Asia Cup to be held in Bangkok from December 16-22.

The team will be led by midfielder Udita and defender Salima Tete will be her deputy.

Captain Udita said: “This is a very good learning opportunity for young players like us. The team is really looking forward to playing in Bangkok. We are playing well as a unit.”

Goalkeepers: Divya Thepe, Alpha Kerketta; Defenders: Salima Tete (vice captain), Ritu, Neelu Dadiya, T. Suman Devi, Gagandeep Kaur; Midfielders: Udita (captain), Manpreet Kaur, Jyoti, Mariana Kujur, Mahima Choudhary, Lalremsiami. Forwards: Sangita Kumari, Poonam, Leelavathy Mallamada Jaya, Rajwinder Kaur, Mumtaz Khan.