12 new players earn spots alongside 28 retained from the existing core group
Hockey India has announced a refined 40-member core group for the ongoing Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp at SAI, Bengaluru. The camp, which commenced on 23 March 2025 with 65 probables, has been streamlined based on player performances over the past two weeks.
While 28 players from the existing core group have retained their places, 12 new talents have been added in recognition of their standout performances in the 15th Senior Women’s National Championship and their efforts during the training camp.
The goalkeeping lineup remains strong with Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Bansari Solanki, and Madhuri Kindo keeping their spots. They are joined by Samiksha Saxena from Assam Hockey, who impressed in the national championships.
In defense, eight players from the core group—Mahima Chaudhary, Nikki Pradhan, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, Jyoti, and Akshata Abaso Dhekale—have been retained. Additionally, newcomers Anjna Dungdung (Hockey Bengal) and Suman Devi Thoudam (Manipur Hockey) have earned their place.
The midfield unit continues to feature experienced names such as Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Salima Tete, Manisha Chauhan, Ajmina Kujur, Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, and Baljeet Kaur. They are joined by fresh faces Sujata Kujur (Hockey Bengal), Mahima Tete and Albela Rani Toppo (Hockey Jharkhand), and Pooja Yadav (UP Hockey).
Among the forwards, key players Deepika Soreng, Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, and Mumtaz Khan continue in the squad. They will be supported by five new attacking talents—Dipimonika Toppo (Odisha), Hritika Singh (Hockey Madhya Pradesh), Annu and Chandana Jagadish (Hockey Karnataka), and Kajal Sadashiv Atpadkar (Hockey Maharashtra).
Chief Coach Harendra Singh expressed optimism about the squad, stating, “The selectors and coaching staff have done a commendable job identifying the top 40 players. After closely following the National Championships, we believe we’ve spotted some promising talent. I’m eager to see how these young athletes progress in the camp and take the next step in their careers.”
Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp – 40-Member Core Group
Goalkeepers
1. Savita
2. Bichu Devi Kharibam
3. Bansari Solanki
4. Madhuri Kindo
5. Samiksha Saxena
Defenders
6. Mahima Chaudhary
7. Nikki Pradhan
8. Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam
9. Udita
10. Ishika Chaudhary
11. Jyoti Chhatri
12. Jyoti
13. Akshata Abaso Dhekale
14. Anjna Dungdung
15. Suman Devi Thoudam
Midfielders
16. Sujata Kujur
17. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke
18. Neha
19. Salima Tete
20. Manisha Chauhan
21. Ajmina Kujur
22. Sunelita Toppo
23. Lalremsiami
24. Sharmila Devi
25. Baljeet Kaur
26. Mahima Tete
27. Albela Rani Toppo
28. Pooja Yadav
Forwards
29. Dipimonika Toppo
30. Hritika Singh
31. Deepika Soreng
32. Navneet Kaur
33. Sangita Kumari
34. Deepika
35. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal
36. Beauty Dungdung
37. Mumtaz Khan
38. Annu
39. Chandana Jagadish
40. Kajal Sadashiv Atpadkar
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