Hockey India on Friday announced the 20-member Indian squad for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands. Experienced midfielder Salima Tete has been given the captaincy of the team. Head coach Sjord Marijan has described the selected team as a balanced mix of experience and young players.
The Women’s Hockey World Cup will be held from 15 to 30 August 2026, jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. The Indian team is currently busy in preparations in the national camp in Bengaluru.
Trust in Nations Cup winning team
The Indian team performed brilliantly in the FIH Nations Cup held in New Zealand last month and won the title while remaining undefeated. Many players impressed by the same performance have been included in the team selected for the World Cup.
India’s challenge in Pool-D
In the World Cup, India has been placed in Pool D along with China, England and South Africa. The Indian team will play all its group matches at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. India will start its campaign against China on 16th August. After this, there will be a match against South Africa on 18th August and England on 20th August.
Head coach Sjord Marijne said, “We have selected a balanced squad that is fully prepared for the big challenges that lie ahead this summer. The players have worked hard ahead of the tournament and we are confident in their ability. We want to give our best performance on the biggest stage, playing against the best teams in the world.”
Indian team
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Shilpi Dabas
Midfielders: Salima Tete (captain), Nikki Pradhan, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo, Neha, Deepika Soreng.
Forward: Lalremsiami, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Ishika, Baljeet Kaur, Beauty Dungdung.
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