Skipper Rani has rested for the women’s championship trophy next month and in his absence of Deputy Captain Savita will lead the strongest Indian Hockey team.
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Donghae, South Korea from December 5-12.
India began their campaign on the opening day and would fight against China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia in a single pool tournament for the top award.
Savita, named FIH goalkeeper this year, will the captain of the team as regular captain Rani has rested and is in rehabilitation in Bengaluru.
Experienced defender Grace Ekka will support Savita as Deputy Captain.
Continue Lalremsami and Sharmila Devi and the Salima Tete midfielder, which is part of the Indian team which ended fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, missing.
All three are part of the junior squad, which Vie will be for the top award in the FIH World Cup, starting in South Africa from December 5.
Namita Toppo, who is an alternative player at the Tokyo Olympics, and the state mate from Odisha Lilima Minz, is also part of team.
The front line will see twice the Olympian Vandana Katariya leads the accusation with Navneet Kaur, which is also part of the Tokyo Olympic squad.
Continuing Rajwinder Kaur, Mariana Kuju and Sonika are also named in the team.
Theffield includes Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Nisha, Monika, Neha, Jyoti.
Navjot Kaur and Youngster Suman Devi Throudam have been chosen as an alternative player, which will be allowed to play only if there is an injury or someone in a team of 18 members ruled out from the tournament because Covid-19.
Talking about the composition of the team, head coach Janneke Schopman said, “Although some unprofitable injuries and senior players join the junior team for the junior world cup in South Africa, I feel we have chosen a good team for the upcoming women’s women’s trophy.
” This will be the first task of Schopman as head coach has taken over Sjoerd Marijne.
He previously served as analytical coach of the party.
“This tournament will be a good opportunity for some new young players to feel the highest international level and I am happy to see if we can apply our training theme consistently.” I am sure that high hopes after our success.
At the Tokyo Olympics but we all start from zero again.
I am sure that we can show our ability and will look for our team to play consistently at high speed, “added Schopman.
While India will play their opening match against Thailand on December 5, they play Malaysia later a day, in December 6, and Defending Korean champions in their third match on December 8.
India then played China and Japan each at 8 and December 11.
Final will take place on December 12 between the top of the pool and the team that finished the pool.
This will be the first team of a female team India Since the Tokyo Olympics.
In the previous edition was held in 2018, India had completed runners-up behind Korea.
Forces: Goalkeeper: Savita (c), Rajani Etimarpu Ekka (VC), Udaita, Nikki Pradhan, Gurjit Kaurffielders: Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Namita Toppo, Monika, Jyoti, Lilima Minz Forwards: Navneet Kaur, Kurur Rajwinder, Sonika.
Rani Rampal Resting for the Asian Cup Cup, Savita to Lead the Indian Team
