# Khaidem Shileima Chanu to lead India at women’s Junior Asia Cup

2026-08-06T14:45:30+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu will captain the 18-member Indian junior women's hockey team at the AHF Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13. The squad recently returned from an exposure tour of the UK as part of its preparations. Head coach Tim White said the tournament is an important opportunity to test themselves against Asia's best. Separately, defender Anmol Ekka will lead the men's junior team at the same event, sources confirm.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/womens-hockey-junior-asia-cup-khaidem-shileima-chanu-to-lead-18-member-indian-squad/articleshow/133002799.cms>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/hockey/anmol-ekka-to-lead-indian-mens-hockey-team-in-junior-asia-cup-11878146#publisher=newsstand>

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