Indian women’s hockey squad gears up for US Tour before Rio
15 July, New Delhi
The Indian Women’s Hockey team led by Sushila Chanu (Captain) and Deepika Thakur (Vice-Captain) are all set to start off strongly at US Tour, where they will play three practice games against Canada and two games against the US.
The tour is the last of the many international exposure matches planned ahead of the upcoming Rio Olympics from August 5-21.
Apart from skipper, Sushila Chanu and supported by Vice-Captian Deepika Thakur, the squad includes the experience of Navjot Kaur, Deep Grace Ekka, Monika, Nikki Pradhan, Anuradha Devi Thokchom, Savita, Poonam Rani, Vandana Katariya, Namita Toppo, Renuka Yadav, Sunita Lakra, Rani, Preeti Dubey, Lilima Minz.
However, in case of injury there are two reserve players Hnialum Lal Ruat Feli defender and Rajani Etimmarpu goalkeeper.
Post the splendid Olympics squad announcement function held here in Delhi on July 12, 2016, the selected players going to the Olympics for the first time and after 36 years are filled with immense zeal and fervor.