Sr. Indian Women’s Hockey Team departs for Singapore to participate in the 4th Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

Delhi, 21 October 2016: India’s Women team departed today for the Asian Champions Trophy in Singapore starting from 29^th October 2016.

The squad, which has been training at the SAI centre in Bhopal will be led by forward Vandana Katariya at the tournament.

The tournament features the continent’s five best teams—Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia and India following a round-robin format, followed by the bronze and gold medal matches.

Besides Katariya, defenders Sunita Lakra, Namita Toppo and midfielder Rani Rampal will add the experience to the squad.

Speaking about their departure for the tournament, coach Neil Hawgood said, “After the Olympics, this is a key step to ensure we are in good form, and as a team we can keep improving our standards constantly. We have had a good training camp and are now looking forward to do well in the Asian Champions Trophy.”

The matches will be streamed live on Singapore Hockey’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmf5v1YVNk0MzIjuB7i6YA