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Shileima Chanu to captain India at Junior Asia Cup
Midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu will captain India’s 18-member junior women’s hockey squad at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13, The Times of India reports.…
The Story in Brief
Midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu will captain India’s 18-member junior women’s hockey squad at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13, The Times of India reports. The match schedule and pool compositions will be announced closer to the tournament.
The team recently returned from an exposure tour of the United Kingdom. Head coach Tim White, who took charge earlier this year, said the players had improved their game and teamwork through their preparations. India’s squad includes two goalkeepers, five defenders, five midfielders and six forwards. F Lalbiaksiami and Tanushree Dinesh Kadu have been named alternate players.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that a fresh tour and a confident coach guarantee a strong campaign. They do not. Nor would a cautious reading mean this squad lacks promise. White’s assessment is still only a pre-tournament view, while the schedule and pools are yet to be announced. The fairest measure will come against Asia’s best, once India’s opponents and results are known.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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