Sports News | Hockey India Announces 31-member Senior Women's National Coaching Camp

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Hockey India (HI) announced the Senior Women's National Coaching Camp from April 1 to 9 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 in Hyderabad, Telangana, where they secured a Silver Medal and successfully qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands 2026.

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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.

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 the Netherlands in August, and the 2026 Asian Games scheduled from 19th September to 4th October 2026 in Japan.

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 Also Read | IPL 2026: Over 20 Mobile Phones Lost During RCB vs SRH Match in Bengaluru.

Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025, while the defensive lineup 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.