AMN
Hockey India today announced the 18-member Indian junior women’s team for the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, to be held in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13.
The squad comprises 18 players along with two alternate players and will be led by midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu. The team heads into the tournament after an extensive training camp under newly appointed head coach Tim White, who took charge earlier this year.
The tournament will bring together the continent’s leading junior teams, serving as a key platform for the next generation of Asian hockey talent. The match schedule and pool compositions will be announced closer to the start of the tournament.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Nidhi, Engil Harsha Rani Minz
Defenders: Puja Sahoo, Supriya, Pooja Malik, Parwati Topno, Madhu
Midfielders: Khaidem Shileima Chanu (Captain), Tanuja Toppo, Binima Dhan, Roshni Aind, Geeta Yadav
Forwards: Lalrinpuii, Purnima Yadav, Sukhveer Kaur, Krishna Sharma, Sanika Chandrakant Mane, Madhu Sidar
Alternate players: F Lalbiaksiami, Tanushree Dinesh Kadu