Bengaluru, 19th July 2025: Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probables group for the upcoming Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from 21st July to 29th August 2025.
The camp holds significant importance as the Indian Women’s Hockey Team gears up for the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on 5th September in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women’s World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot.
All players from the previous camp have been retained, reflecting a continued emphasis on stability and long-term development under the current coaching setup.
The goalkeeping unit features experienced stalwarts Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, and Madhuri Kindo, along with rising talent Samiksha Saxena from Assam Hockey, who impressed selectors with her performances at the National Championships earlier this year.
The defence line-up comprises seasoned names such as Nikki Pradhan, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Udita, and Mahima Chaudhary, bolstered by emerging players like Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, Anjna Dungdung, Akshata Abaso Dhekale, and Suman Devi Thoudam.
In midfield, the group continues to rely on the experience of Neha, Salima Tete, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Manisha Chauhan, and Sharmila Devi, while also nurturing young talents like Sujata Kujur, Mahima Tete, Albela Rani Toppo, and Pooja Yadav.
The forward line features a strong mix of agility and finishing ability, with players like Navneet Kaur, Deepika Soreng, Sangita Kumari, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Mumtaz Khan, Beauty Dungdung, Annu, Hritika Singh, Dipimonika Toppo, Chandana Jagadish, and Kajal Sadashiv Atpadkar all named in the squad.
Notably, the Indian team will look to build on past successes in Asia and redeem themselves after a challenging outing in the recently concluded FIH Pro League, where they struggled to find form during the European leg.
Speaking on the camp, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Harendra Singh said, “This camp comes at a very critical juncture for us. The Asia Cup is not just a prestigious continental tournament, but also a direct route to the 2026 World Cup. We are treating this camp with utmost intensity and focus to ensure we arrive in Hangzhou as a mentally and physically prepared unit.”
He added, “We have retained the core from the last camp to maintain consistency in our approach, while also allowing the younger players more time to integrate into the senior structure. After a tough Pro League campaign in Europe, where we couldn’t produce the results we wanted, this camp also gives us a chance to reset, refocus, and bounce back stronger. Moreover, we have identified critical angles in penalty corner defence, which was a key area of concern during the Pro League. “
“The energy within the group is positive. The players know what’s at stake, and we’ll be using every session to sharpen our structure, decision-making under pressure, and overall cohesion,” Singh concluded.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team new 40-member Senior Core Group:
GOALKEEPERS
1. Savita
2. Bichu Devi Kharibam
3. Bansari Solanki
4. Madhuri Kindo
5. Samiksha Saxena
DEFENDERS
6. Mahima Chaudhary
7. Nikki Pradhan
8. Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam
9. Udita
10 .Ishika Chaudhary
11. Jyoti Chhatri
12. Jyoti
13. Akshata Abaso Dhekale
14. Anjna Dungdung
15. Suman Devi Thoudam
MIDFIELDERS
16. Sujata Kujur
17. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
18. Neha
19. Salima Tete
20. Manisha Chauhan
21. Ajmina Kujur
22. Sunelita Toppo
23. Lalremsiami
24. Sharmila Devi
25. Baljeet Kaur
26. Mahima Tete
27. Albela Rani Toppo
28. Pooja Yadav
FORWARDS
29. Dipimonika Toppo
30. Hritika Singh
31. Deepika Soreng
32. Navneet Kaur
33. Sangita Kumari
34. Deepika
35. Rutaja Dadaso Pisal
36. Beauty Dungdung
37. Mumtaz Khan
38. Annu
39. Chandana Jagadish
40. Kajal Sadashiv Atpadkar
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