Hockey India Announces 31-Member Senior Women's National Coaching Camp

· Free Press Journal

New Delhi: Hockey India announced the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp from 1st to 9th April 2026 as the Indian Women’s Hockey Team begins preparations for an important international season ahead. The team heads into the camp on the back of a strong showing at the recently concluded FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana, where they secured a Silver Medal and successfully qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026.

The camp will focus on building combinations, improving fitness levels, and sharpening tactical aspects of the game as the team begins to take shape under new coach Sjoerd Marijne.

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The camp comes at a crucial juncture, with India set to compete in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026 in June, followed by the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 in Belgium and Netherlands in August and the 2026 Asian Games scheduled from 19th September to 4th October 2026 in Japan.

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The goalkeeping unit features Savita, Madhuri Kindo,Bansari Solanki and Bichu Devi Kharibam who was given the Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year at the recent Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025, while the defensive line up includes seasoned players like Nikki Pradhan and Udita, alongside Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Singh, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, and Shilpi Dabas offering depth at the back.

The midfield included Captain Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Manisha Chauhan, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, and Neha, complemented by promising players such as Sakshi Rana who was awarded the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year, Sunelita Toppo, and Ishika. The forward line boasts strong attacking options including Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (Women) winner Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Lalremsiami, Mumtaz Khan, Deepika Soreng, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Baljeet Kaur, Annu, Beauty Dungdung, Hina Bano,Sonam and Sangita Kumari (Rehab).

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Speaking about the camp, Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “This camp is the next step in our preparations for a very competitive season ahead. Our focus will be on improving consistency, refining our structures, and ensuring that we are physically and mentally ready for the challenges ahead. We want to build a squad that can perform under pressure and deliver in key moments during major tournaments like the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup and Asian Games.”

Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s 31-member Senior National Coaching Camp:

Goalkeepers

1. Savita

2. Madhuri Kindo

3. Bichu Devi Kharibam

4. Bansari Solanki

Defenders

5. Nikki Pradhan

6. Ishika Chaudhary

7. Jyoti Singh

8. Lalthantluangi

9. Jyoti

10. Udita

11. Shilpi Dabas

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Midfielders

12. Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam

13. Manisha Chauhan

14. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke

15. Sakshi Rana

16. Sunelita Toppo

17. Salima Tete

18. Neha

19. Ishika

Forwards

20. Deepika Soreng

21. Rutaja Dadaso Pisal

22. Baljeet Kaur

23. Navneet Kaur

24. Deepika

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25. Annu

26. Beauty Dungdung

27. Hina Bano

28. Sonam

29. Lalremsiami

30. Mumtaz Khan

31. Sangita Kumari (Rehab)

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