Savita to lead Indian women's hockey team in FIH Nations Cup in December, Navjot makes comeback
The Hindu
Goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the team while veteran defender Deep Grace Ekka will be her deputy
India on Wednesday named a 20-member team for the women's FIH Nations Cup hockey tournament to be played in Valencia, Spain from December 11 to 17 with midfielder Navjot Kaur making a return after missing out the Commonwealth Games earlier this year.
Goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the team while veteran defender Deep Grace Ekka will be her deputy.
The FIH Women's Nations Cup is an important fixture in the international calendar as the champions of this tournament will be promoted to the FIH Women's Pro League 2023-2024 season.
India are grouped in Pool B along with Chile, Japan and South Africa while Pool A consists of Ireland, Italy, Korea and Spain.
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