Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Sujata Kujur, Sunelita Toppo and stand By Ajmina Kujur named in the 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team announced by Hockey India on Monday, to compete in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, scheduled to take place in London, Antwerp, and Berlin from 14 to 29 June.
India will play twice against each of the four participating teams—Australia, Argentina, Belgium, and China—beginning their campaign with a clash against Australia on 14 June.
The squad will be led by midfield dynamo Salima Tete as Captain, with experienced forward Navneet Kaur serving as Vice-Captain.
The team includes goalkeepers Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam. The defenders selected are Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Suman Devi Thoudam, Jyoti Singh, Ishika Chaudhary, and Jyoti Chhatri.
The midfield features Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sujata Kujur, Manisha Chauhan, and Neha, with attacking midfielders Salima Tete, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, Sunelita Toppo, and Mahima Tete. The forward line is made up of Deepika, Navneet Kaur, Deepika Soreng, Baljeet Kaur, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, and Sakshi Rana. The standby list includes goalkeeper Bansari Solanki and defender Ajmina Kujur.
India’s performance in the Bhubaneswar leg of the league was marked by both resilience and learning moments. The team registered two wins and two draws, accumulating nine points to place sixth in the standings.
