Hockey India Names Junior Women's Squad Led by Khaidem Shileima Chanu for Asia Cup
Hockey India has announced an 18-member junior women's squad for the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, scheduled from August 30 to September 13 in Moqi, China. Midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu will captain the team, coached by Tim White, who took charge earlier this year. The squad recently completed an exposure tour in the United Kingdom to gain international experience. The tournament will feature Asia's top junior teams, with match schedules to be announced closer to the event.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 6 Aug, 07:01 am. Other outlets followed.
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