New Delhi, 13 December 2016: Hockey India today announced an 18-member squad for the 4th Women U-18 Asia Cup to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 16-22, 2016.
The team will be led by Udita and Salima Tete will be her deputy.
Fresh from her stint with the national side in the recently concluded series against Australia, 14-year-old Salima Tete will be a key member in the Indian defence that will be held by Ritu, Neelu Dadiya, Suman Devi Thoudam, and Gagandeep Kaur, along with goalkeepers Divya Thepe and Alpha Kerketta.
The midfield will see young talents including Udita, Manpreet Kaur, Jyoti, Mariana Kujur, Mahima Choudhary, and Lalremsiami. The forward line will include Sangita Kumari, Poonam, Leelavathy Mallamada Jaya, Rajwinder Kaur, and Mumtaz Khan.
An enthusiastic group of young players, the girls are upbeat and confident before the tournament. 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 and will put our best foot forward against our opponents.”
GOALKEEPERS
1. Divya Thepe
2. Alpha Kerketta
DEFENDERS
3. Salima Tete (Vice Captain)
4. Ritu
5. Neelu Dadiya
6. Suman Devi Thoudam
7. Gagandeep Kaur
MIDFIELDERS
8. Udita (Captain)
9. Manpreet Kaur
10. Jyoti
11. Mariana Kujur
12. Mahima Choudhary
13. Lalremsiami
FORWARDS
14. Sangita Kumari
15. Poonam
16. Leelavathy Mallamada Jaya
17. Rajwinder Kaur
18. Mumtaz Khan
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