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Hockey India Name 22 Players For The Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp Ahead Of The FIH Olympic Qualifiers

Ahead of the most-awaited FIH Olympic Qualifiers to be held on 1 and 2 November 2019, Hockey India named the 22 players for the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp which begins at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on 14 October 2019.

Savita, Rajini Etimarpu, Deep Grace Ekka, Reena Khokhar, Salima Tete, Gurjit Kaur, Udita, Nikki Pradhan, Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Lilima Minz, Neha Goyal, Namita Toppo, Sonika, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Navjot Kaur, Sharmila Devi, Jyoti and Vandana Katariya have been called-up for the camp which will be focused on preparing for the crucial FIH Olympic Qualifiers where the hosts will play two matches against USA. The best of two matches will determine the team that qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

In their recent tour to England, the Indian women’s team led by Rani won their first match against Great Britain 2-1, while drew three matches (1-1; 0-0; 2-2) and lost a match (1-3) to the home team. “It was a good tour because we got to play a strong team like Great Britain and we did well against the pressure Great Britain created in each of the match. The one week break before the team reports for camp, I believe will give them enough time to recover mentally and physically and they will return fresh for the camp in Bhubaneswar,” expressed Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne.

The excitement among players is palpable as this will be the first time the Indian Women’s Team will be playing at the Kalinga Stadium which is always thronged by passionate hockey lovers who create an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium. “There is a lot of excitement among the players to compete in Bhubaneswar which has truly become a hockey destination for world events. During the camp, it is important for the team to get used to the pitch and we are also looking at playing practice matches amongst ourselves which we have requested should be open for public to come and watch. It will not only boost our confidence but it will also help us prepare better,” Marijne added.

PLAYERS
1.Savita
2.Rajini Etimarpu
3.Deep Grace Ekka
4.Reena Khokhar
5.Salima Tete
6.Gurjit Kaur
7.Udita
8.Nikki Pradhan
9.Nisha
10.Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam
11.Monika
12.Lilima Minz
13.Neha Goyal
14.Namita Toppo
15.Sonika
16.Rani
17.Navneet Kaur
18.Lalremsiami
19.Navjot Kaur
20.Sharmila Devi
21.Jyoti
22.Vandana Katariya

The Indian Men’s Hockey team will be vying for an Olympic berth when they take on Russia in the crucial FIH Olympic Qualifiers to be held on November 1 and 2 at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. For the very first time, the Indian Women’s Hockey team too will be playing in front of the hockey-loving people of Odisha when they take on USA in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers at the Kalinga Stadium on November 1 and 2. The excitement among the teams is palpable and they are working towards peaking at this important event. Having represented India at the Rio Olympics after 36 years, the women’s team will be aiming to take part in their second consecutive Olympics in the history of Indian hockey and they are confident of making history. Make sure you witness history unfold at the Kalinga Stadium by booking your tickets.

Tickets for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Odisha are available at https://in.ticketgenie.in/Tickets/FIH-Hockey-Olympic-Qualifiers-Odisha

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