The tournament holds high stakes, with the winner earning a direct berth to the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands.Salima Tete, known for her agility and leadership, will captain the Indian side, which features a balanced mix of seasoned players and emerging talent. India has been placed in Pool B alongside Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. The team will kick off its campaign against Thailand on September 5, followed by matches against Japan and Singapore.
🏑 India’s Full Squad:Goalkeepers: Bansari Solanki, Bichu Devi KharibamDefenders: Manisha Chauhan, Udita, Jyoti, Suman Devi Thoudam, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika ChaudharyMidfielders: Neha, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Salima Tete, Sharmila Devi, Lalremsiami, Sunelita ToppoForwards: Navneet Kaur, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, Mumtaz Khan, Deepika, Sangita Kumari
🗓️ Match Schedule (IST):Sept 5: India vs Thailand – 12:00 PMSept 6: Japan vs India – 4:30 PMSept 8: India vs Singapore – 12:00 PMWith a strong lineup and strategic leadership, India eyes the Asia Cup title and a ticket to the global stage.