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Hockey India Names Shileima Chanu-led Squad For Women’s Junior Asia Cup
AHF Junior Asia Cup: Hockey India on Thursday announced the junior women’s team for the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, scheduled 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, having undergone an extensive period of preparation under the guidance of newly appointed coach Tim White, who took charge of the team earlier this year.
As part of their preparations for the continental tournament, an extended squad recently returned from a productive exposure tour of the United Kingdom. The tour provided the players with valuable international match experience and key learnings, strengthening preparations ahead of the Junior Asia Cup.
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