India Announces Women's Hockey Squad for 2026 Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal
Hockey India announced the 20-member Indian women's hockey squad for the 2026 Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal from November 19 to 28. Midfielder Salima Tete will captain the team, which enters as defending champions after recent Asian Games gold. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia has been rested, replaced by Bansari Solanki. The six-team tournament includes China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea, following a round-robin format with the top four advancing to semi-finals. Coach Sjoerd Marijne aims to test players in new roles and showcase talent before a home crowd.
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thetribune broke this story on 10 Nov, 07:59 am. Other outlets followed.