~ Sumi Mundari to lead the team along with her midfield counterpart Tanuja Toppo as the Vice Captain ~
~ Odisha will take on Hockey Bihar in their campaign opener ~
Bhubaneswar, 1 October 2024: Hockey Association of Odisha announces the selection of the 18-member Odisha Junior Women’s squad, set to compete in the 14 Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024. The eleven day championship will take place in Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi, from 30 Sep–10 Oct.
Odisha is poised to face strong contenders, including Hockey Bengal and Hockey Bihar in the group stage and would begin their campaign with an exciting match against Hockey Bihar on 2 October, setting the tone for a thrilling tournament.
The team would be marshalled by Sumi Mundari, who will be supported by her mid-field counterpart Tanuja Toppo as the vice-captain.
The goalkeeping duties will feature, Engil H Minz and Namsi Jharika, while the defence will see Puja Ramchhuria, Sonali Ekka, Rose Mary Xalxo, Priya Toppo and Amisha Ekka, in action.
Priyanka Kujur, Nisha Dadel, Premshila Bage and Anandita Toppo will form the midfield, while the energetic forward line will lead the attack, featuring Rambha khujur, Jyoti Xaxa, Surekha Bahala, Karuna Minz and Binati Minz, all expected to deliver stellar performances.
“Our girls have undergone intense training over past couple of month, while blending into each other’s game style. The preparatory matches have been crucial in refining the skills and assessing their readiness. The girl’s feel confident about their performance in the tournament and I am optimistic about our prospects in the championship” expressed Chief Coach Lilima Minz.
CEO Hockey Promotional Council Odisha, Shri Deepankar Mohopata, President of Hockey Association of Odisha, Dr. Dilip Tirkey, and other DSYS and HAO dignitaries, interacted with team and wished them best of luck for the tournament.
Odisha’s Junior Women’s Hockey Team
Goalkeepers:
- Engil H Minz
- Namsi Jharika
Defender
- Puja Ramchhuria
- Sonali Ekka
- Rose Mary Xalxo
- Priya Toppo
- Amisha Ekka
Midfielder
- Sumi Mundari
- Priyanka Kujur
- Tanuja Toppo
- Nisha Dadel
- Premshila Bage
- Anandita Toppo
Striker
- Rambha khujur
- Jyoti Xaxa
- Surekha Bahala
- Karuna Minz
- Binati Minz
