Hockey India names 41-member core probable group for Junior Women’s National Coaching Camp

New Delhi: On Sunday, Hockey India announced a 41-member core probable group for the commencement of the Junior Women’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to start on January 8, 2024, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru. The selection of this new core probable group is based on their notable performances in the domestic championships held in 2023.

The players are expected to join Coach Tushar Khandker on January 8 for a comprehensive month-long camp, concluding on February 6. The roster of core probables encompasses goalkeepers Vidyashree V, Aditi Maheshwari, Nidhi, Engil Harsharani Minz, defenders Lalthantluangi, Niru Kullu, Mamita Oram, Thounjaojam Nirupama Devi, Jyoti Singh, Anjali Barwa, Pawanpreet Kaur, and Puja Sahoo.

Midfielders summoned for the camp include Priyanka Dogra, Rajni Karketta, F. Lalbi Aksiami, Manisha, Nirali Kujur, Hina Bano, Ksetrimayum Sonia Devi, Anisha Sahoo, Priyanka Yadav, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Supriya Kujur, Jaisikdeep Kaur, Binima Dhan, Huda Khan, and Sakshi Rana.

The forwards selected to participate in the camp comprise Sonam, Sanjana Horo, Dechamma PG, Ishika, Himanshi Sharad Gawande, Kanika Siwach, Nisha Minj, Yamunna, Geeta Yadav, Gurmail Kaur, Lalrinpuii, Munmuni Das, Ashwini Punjab Kolekar, and Sunelita Toppo.

Expressing his thoughts on the upcoming camp, Coach Tushar Khandker remarked, “This core group has been chosen based on the players’ outstanding performances for their respective state teams in the Hockey India Junior Women’s National Championship, the Zonal Championships, as well as the Junior Women Academy National Championships and the Zonal Championships. I have always believed that there is an abundance of talent in India. I eagerly anticipate working with this new group, as these players will be closely observed and developed with a focus on the next FIH Junior World Cup.”