Hockey India appoints Salima Tete as new captain of Indian Women's Hockey Team, Navneet Kaur to be her deputy

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New Delhi, May 2: Hockey India on Thursday (May 2) appointed Salima Tete as the Captain of the Indian national women's hockey team, with Navneet Kaur appointed as her deputy for the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24.

revealed the roster for the Indian Women's Hockey Team comprising 24 members set to compete in the Belgium and England segments of the FIH Pro League 2023-24. The Belgian leg runs from May 22nd to May 26th, followed by the English leg starting on June 1st and concluding on June 9th.

India's schedule includes matches against Argentina, Belgium, Spain, Great Britain, and Germany, with each opponent faced twice across both legs. Their campaign kicks off against Argentina on May 22nd. Presently, India holds the 6th position in the standings, securing eight points from eight matches.

Salima Tete rewarded by Hockey India

Salima Tete, the recipient of the esteemed Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 in the Women's category at the 6th Hockey India Annual Awards 2023, leads the team. Navneet Kaur assumes the role of vice-captain.

Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam are entrusted with goalkeeping duties, while the defensive lineup features Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Jyoti Chhatri, and Mahima Chaudhary.

The midfield is commanded by players like Salima Tete, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Navneet Kaur, Neha, Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, Manisha Chauhan, and Lalremsiami. The forward line showcases Mumtaz Khan, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Sharmila Devi, Preeti Dubey, Vandana Katariya, Sunelita Toppo, and Deepika Soreng.

Speaking on the team selection and on being appointed as the Captain, dynamic midfielder Salima Tete said, "I am happy that I have been appointed to lead the team. It is a big responsibility and I am looking forward to this new role. We have a strong squad and it's a mix of experienced and young players.

"In the upcoming Belgium and England legs of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-2024, we look to put our strong foot forward. We have been training rigorously in the camp. We have worked on areas where we needed to improve. I am sure that we will put up good performances and get the results we desire."

Meanwhile, Vice-Captain Navneet Kaur said, "It feels surreal to be named as the Vice-Captain of the Indian Women's Hockey Team. I am quite excited to get on with this team in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, where we will play quality teams.

"We have a good team and we are confident that we will do well in the Europe leg of the Pro League. I am also looking to work on my game and improve. We had a camp in SAI, Bengaluru where we underwent high-intensity training and I am looking forward to the upcoming games."

Indian Women's Hockey Full Squad

Goalkeepers
1. Savita
2. Bichu Devi Kharibam

Defenders
3. Nikki Pradhan
4. Udita
5. Ishika Chaudhary
6. Monika
7. Jyoti Chhatri
8. Mahima Chaudhary

Midfielders
9. Salima Tete (C)
10. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
11. Navneet Kaur (VC)
12. Neha
13. Jyoti
14. Baljeet Kaur
15. Manisha Chauhan
16. Lalremsiami

Forwards
17. Mumtaz Khan
18. Sangita Kumari
19. Deepika
20. Sharmila Devi
21. Preeti Dubey
22. Vandana Katariya
23. Sunelita Toppo
24. Deepika Soreng

All matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 will be streamed on JioCinema, additionally, all India matches will be telecast on Sports18 - Khel.