New Delhi, Aug 6: Hockey India has announced the squad for the upcoming Women’s Junior Asia Cup, with Shileima Chanu appointed as captain as the young Indian team prepares for the continental challenge.
The squad features a promising mix of experienced junior players and emerging talents who have impressed through domestic competitions and national-level camps. The team will look to build on India’s strong junior hockey tradition and deliver a competitive performance against the best teams in Asia.
Shileima Chanu will lead the side as the team’s campaign begins, with the focus on maintaining consistency, displaying strong teamwork and gaining valuable international exposure.
The Women’s Junior Asia Cup is an important platform for young hockey players to test themselves at the international level and strengthen their pathway towards senior national team selection.
Hockey India has continued to invest in the development of junior players through structured training, high-performance programmes and international exposure opportunities to create a strong talent pipeline for Indian hockey.
The selected players are expected to bring energy, skill and determination to the tournament as they aim to make a mark on the continental stage.
With a combination of young talent and competitive experience, the Indian junior women’s team will look to put up a strong showing and continue the country’s progress in women’s hockey.