Salima Tete Named India Captain For Women's Asian Champions Trophy

28.10.2024 - 11:55 sports.ndtv.com

Salima Tete was named captain of the 18-member Indian women's hockey team announced on Monday for the Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to be held from November 11 to 20 at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.

Navneet Kaur will serve as Tete's deputy. India enter the competition with high expectations, having clinched the title at last year's edition in Ranchi.

The team will face stiff competition from five other nations, including reigning Olympic silver-medallists China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, in the battle for continental supremacy.

India will open their campaign against Malaysia on November 11. Speaking on the team selection and their preparation for the tournament, dynamic mid-fielder Tete said: "It's an incredible feeling to lead the team into another major tournament, especially as defending champions. "We have trained rigorously and have a strong unit with both experienced players and young talent.

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