37 probables named for jr. women hockey camp

Hockey India has named 37 core probables for the junior women national coaching camp beginning Monday.

The core probables list includes goalkeepers Rashanpreet Kaur, Khushboo and F Ramenmawii, defenders Priyanka, Simran Singh, Marina Lalramnghaki, Gagandeep Kaur, Ishika Chaudhary, Jotika Kalsi, Sumita, Akshata Dhekale, Usha, Parneet Kaur, Mahima Choudhary and Suman Devi Thoudam.

While Baljeet Kaur, Mariana Kujur, Kirandeep Kaur, Prabhleen Kaur, Preeti, Ajmina Kujur, Vaishnavi Phalke, Kavita Bagdi, Baljinder Kaur, Sushma Kumari, Reet, Chetna are the midfielders called-up for the camp.

Among the forwards, Mumtaz Khan, Beauty Dungdung, Gurmail Kaur, Deepika, Lalrindinki, Jiwan Kishori Toppo, Rutuja Pisal, Sangita Kumari, Yogita Bora and Annu have been called-up for the camp.

The junior women's team carried out an excellent 3 Nations Tournament against New Zealand and hosts Australia. India defeated New Zealand twice and played out two high-octane matches against Australia in the competition. The team will be looking to hone their skills in the training and conditioning camp and produce even better results this year.

"Most of these players have been playing together for some time and know each other very well. The women's team tasted success down under in the 3 Nations tournament last December and will be hungry for more.

"We noted down the aspects we need to work on during the 3 Nations tournament and we will ensure that the players show a huge improvement in the national coaching camp," said David John, Director High Performance ahead of the national camp.

"It will give the team a huge boost in confidence if they perform well in the various competitions this year and prove that the future is in safe hands," he added.